CRISI Workforce Development Training: Derailment Investigation & Prevention

Workforce Development Training for Shortline and Passenger Railway Professionals at TTC

The Transportation Technology Center (TTC), operated by ENSCO, invites shortline and passenger railway professionals to participate in a specialized workforce development training program funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s CRISI Grant.

This free, three-day course builds participant knowledge of track/train dynamics, derailment causes, and prevention strategies. Students will learn methods for collecting data at derailment sites, including locomotive event recorder downloads and track geometry assessments. Afternoon field activities demonstrate investigation procedures, analysis of derailment evidence, and use of modern diagnostic technologies.

Who Should Attend

Shortline and passenger railway professionals involved in safety, risk analysis, or incident response.

Daily Schedule

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day

Agenda Overview

• Day 1 – Track/Train Dynamics and Failure Mechanisms

• Day 2 – Data Collection and Analysis Techniques

• Day 3 – Field Investigation and Prevention Practices

Cost

Free to attend. Training is fully funded through the CRISI Grant.
Lunch is not included. Students may purchase meals at the on-site TTC cafeteria or cover their own expenses.

Location

Transportation Technology Center (TTC)
55500 DOT Test Road, Pueblo, CO 81025

Capacity

Limited to 15 students per class.

PPE Requirement

Afternoon field sessions require steel-toed boots. TTC will provide the remaining PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, and safety vest).

Contact for Questions

Gregory Holtman, Training Coordinator
📞 719-842-7143 (office) | 303-885-6729 (mobile)
✉️ holtman.gregory@ensco.com

*Note: This three-day course is intended as an introductory overview of derailment investigation and prevention concepts. TTC also offers an advanced, paid Derailment Investigation & Prevention Workshop, scheduled for March 2026, that provides deeper technical instruction and analysis. Learn more about the advanced workshop at ttc-ensco.com/derailment-workshop.