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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

LRW/AAR Women on Track Tank Car Edition

Start Date: 10/20/2026 4:30 PM CDT
End Date: 10/20/2026 6:30 PM CDT

Venue Name: Westin Galleria Dallas

Location:
13340 Dallas Pkwy
Dallas, TX  United States  75240

Organization Name: AAR & LRW

Contact:
Katie Kachel
Email: staff@railwaywomen.org
Phone: (763) 253-4307

Sponsor: Association of American Railroads (AAR)

Join the League of Railway Women (LRW) and AAR Women on Track for a special Tank Car Edition event on October 20, 2026, at The Westin Galleria Dallas. This free, in-person program brings together leaders from across the rail industry for an engaging panel discussion followed by a networking happy hour.

Event Schedule:

4:30–5:30 PM: Panel discussion featuring representatives from LRW and AAR Women on Track
5:30–6:30 PM: Networking happy hour

The panel will highlight insights on tank car safety, operations, leadership, and career pathways within the rail sector, followed by an opportunity to connect with peers and industry professionals.

Panelists include:

  • Shundrekia Stewart — Vice President Sales, Downstream and Chemical, Trinity Industries, Inc. (LRW)
  • Yasmin Ara — Director Train Operations Practice, RailPros (LRW)
  • Amy Hamilton — Mechanical Engineer and Senior Manager, Trinity Industries, Inc. (AAR)
  • Emily Spears — Manager, HazMat Compliance, BNSF Railway (AAR)
  • Moderator: Hira Khalid — Assistant Manager, Tank Car Safety Engineer, Association of American Railroads (AAR)

This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Registration closes October 1.

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