Thinking of retiring soon?
We designed this program to help educate those nearing retirement about the benefits available to them, and what they can expect during the application process.
This popular program has become a valuable resource to RRB customers and employees alike. It helps promote a better understanding of our benefit programs among the railroad community, and in turn, improves the effectiveness of our benefit program operations.
Our field service representatives conduct each Pre-Retirement Seminar using a slide presentation covering the various benefits provided retired rail workers and their families. Seminar attendees receive a retirement kit full of informational handouts and other helpful materials. Online and downloadable versions of items included with seminar kits are available on our Educational Materials webpage.
2026 Pre-Retirement Seminar
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2026 Pre-Retirement Seminar
- Schedule & Registration -
- Registration is required to ensure accommodations and materials for all attendees.
- Attendees are encouraged to bring original records (or certified copies) of documents required in order to file a railroad retirement application (such as proof of age, marriage, or military service), along with an additional copy of each item to leave with field service staff.
- Please let us know if you sign up for a seminar and become unable to attend.
- We are using Eventbrite to manage these events, so you will be routed away from RRB.gov to register.
SELECT A SEMINAR TO REGISTER:
- June 5 -- Chicago
William O. Lipinski Federal Building
844 North Rush Street
9th Floor Auditorium
Chicago, Illinois
9:00am - 1:00pm (doors open at 8:30 am)
FEDERAL BUILDING: Visitors subject to security screening. Bring a current, valid photo ID; no weapons allowed.
PARKING: Street parking and parking garages are around the building.
- June 5 -- Houston
George Thomas Mickey Leland Federal Building
1919 Smith Street
First Floor Conference Room
Houston, Texas
9:30am - 1:30pm (doors open at 9:00am)
FEDERAL BUILDING: Visitors subject to security screening. Bring a current, valid photo ID; no weapons allowed.
PARKING: There is limited 3-hour metered parking available. Due to location, parking is limited in area, and lots range from $10 to $25.
- June 12 -- Cincinnati
John Weld Peck Federal Building
550 Main Street
Room 4-303
Cincinnati, Ohio
9:00am - 1:00pm (doors open at 8:30am)
FEDERAL BUILDING: Visitors subject to security screening. Bring a current, valid photo ID; no weapons allowed.
PARKING: Park in nearby public lots or parking garages. 580 Walnut Garage has an entrance on Main Street - $20. Fountain Square Garage has entrance on 6th Street - $12 to $16. Olympic Valet Garage has entrance on 7th Street - $10. Parking lot ($15) and garage on corner of 7th and Sycamore Street ($12-$15).
- June 12 -- Fargo
Federal Building/US Post Office
657 Second Avenue N
Room 319
Fargo, North Dakota
8:30am - 12:30pm (doors open at 8:00am)
FEDERAL BUILDING: Visitors subject to security screening. Bring a current, valid photo ID; no weapons allowed.
PARKING: The Roberts Garage has 2-hour free parking east of the building. There is also free parking around the area, but there are time limits, so be mindful of signs when parking for limits on time. Reminder, the seminar will last approximately 4 hours.
- June 26 -- Cleveland
Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building
1240 East 9th Street
Room 331
Cleveland, Ohio
8:30am - 12:30pm (doors open at 8:00am)
FEDERAL BUILDING: Visitors subject to security screening. Bring a current, valid photo ID; no weapons allowed.
PARKING: No parking is available at the AJC Federal Building. There is limited street parking around the building and several parking garages within walking distance. Cost is about $15.00.
- June 26 -- St. Paul
Warren E. Burger Federal Building
316 Robert Street North
Room 246
St. Paul, Minnesota
8:30am - 12:30pm (doors open at 8:00am)
FEDERAL BUILDING: Visitors subject to security screening. Bring a current, valid photo ID; no weapons allowed.
PARKING: There are two parking ramps near the building on Jackson Street. Some metered parking may also be available. There is no free parking close to the building.