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Registration Open for RTA's 2025 Tie Grading Seminar

Whether you're a veteran or a beginner, make plans to attend RTA's 2025 Tie Grading Seminar, happening March 10-13 at The George Hotel in College Station, Texas.

This hands-on seminar provides a combination of classroom and in-the-field instruction for those seeking to enhance their knowledge of wood species identification, wood defects, tie inspection and grading techniques, and much more. This seminar is ideal for anyone looking to deepen their expertise in wood tie quality and specifications.

Attendees will also get an exclusive tour of the Koppers Inc. treating facility in Somerville, Texas, where they’ll see industry-leading practices in action.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from top professionals and educators and connect with peers in the wood tie industry.

College Station is conveniently located less than three hours from the five largest cities in Texas: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas/Fort Worth. Learn more about how to get to College Station HERE. See last year's Tie Grading Seminar photos HERE and plan to register on Dec. 16. This event will sell out very quickly.

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Thank You 2024 RTA Conference Sponsors!

There are many sponsorship opportunities each year. The Railway Tie Association sincerely appreciates each sponsor's financial commitment to the Tie Grading Seminar.

To sponsor or exhibit at the Tie Grading Seminar or any other RTA event, please contact RTA Executive Director Dr. Nate Irby at [email protected] or (601) 218-6004.