APTA is joining with the International Union of Railways to hold the 2011 International Practicum on Implementing High-Speed Rail in the United States May 3-5 at the Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, MD.

Join international high-speed rail practitioners and top domestic rail experts for an in-depth workshop that will provide the critical information for implementing high-speed and higher-speed rail in the United States.

This year’s practicum will cover two tracks of study. Track 101 will cover key elements on infrastructure, rolling stock, operations, finances and management, markets, and customers. Track 201 offers an advanced curriculum for those who participated in last year’s practicum, and will include the environment and carbon balance, standards, stations and the city, traffic forecasting, financing, and group work on planning scenarios.

The practicum is designed for individuals – in both the public and private sectors – who who will be involved in implementation of the nationally designated high-speed and higher-speed rail corridors.

Space is limited and seats will be given on a first-come, first-served basis with every attempt made to ensure a balanced attendance from the public and private sector.  Full program, registration and hotel information is available here.