Success at Railway Interchange 2011
Attendance Hits 9,000 People, Over 500 Exhibitors
Photo: Show Floor at Railway Interchange 2011
WASHINGTON, DC – October 3, 2011 - Anyone walking the show floor at the Minneapolis Convention Center, participating in the AREMA or CMA conferences, or visiting the on-and-off-track exhibits at CP Humboldt Yard at Railway Interchange 2011 may have already guessed – attendance at Railway Interchange 2011 exceeded all the hosts’ expectations – hitting 9,000! With nearly 600 exhibitors, technical sessions, and indoor and outdoor exhibits representing the best the supply industry has to offer, it comes as no surprise that so many people attended.
Railway Interchange 2011 was the first ever combined railway industry event incorporating:
- An AREMA (American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association) Annual Technical Conference
- Technical Presentations by the Coordinated Mechanical Associations (CMA)
- 3 Tradeshows in 1 Exhibition by:
“We want to thank our members who participated in this year’s show,” said Railway Supply Institute (RSI) President Tom Simpson. ”It would not have been nearly as successful without the support of the RSI membership and the support of the rail industry in general. All came out in large numbers.”
RSI’s and CMA’s registration numbers were impressive. Nearly 550 railroaders registered for the CMA conference and over 800 non-exhibiting railway suppliers chose to affiliate with RSI when registering.
“Nearly all of the feedback we received from our members who stopped by the RSI booth was positive. Many hope to reserve larger exhibit spaces at our next joint show in 2013, September 29 – October 2 in Indianapolis, Indiana,” commented Amanda Patrick, Exhibit Manager for RSI at Railway Interchange 2011.
“We’ve solicited additional feedback from our exhibitors to help guide us in building on this show’s success, it will ensure equally great shows and conferences from RSI in the future,” concluded Simpson.
View RSI’s photos of Railway Interchange 2011.
Note to RSI Members: Exhibit space for RSI/CMA 2012, September 22 – 25, 2012 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers will go on sale early next year. Exhibit space for Railway Interchange 2013 will likely go on sale in mid 2012.
