NRC 2026 Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition
2026-01-07 08:00 - 2026-01-10 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood, United States
The 2026 National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) Annual Conference and NRC-Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) Exhibition will take place at The Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida.
‍Learn. Network. Advocate. Kick off the year on the right track at the railway construction’s premier event. The annual NRC Conference features a unique program agenda with chief engineers from the major freight railroads and other key speakers covering up-to-date topics of importance to the rail industry. Typical topics include:
• Class I and Regional Railroad Capital Spending Plans
• Rail Projects of National Significance
• Commuter Rail and Transit Contracting
• Railroad Construction Safety
• Panel Discussions on Signals & Communications, Rail Sustainability and Government Affairs
NRC
Conference Contact
Marian Barreto
Phone: 202-975-0365
Email: mbarreto@nrcma.org
REMSA
Exhibition Contact
Heidi Baker
Phone: 202-844-6126
Email: baker@remsa.org
The NRC has secured a room block for conference attendees at The Diplomat; a link to register at the conference rate will be provided after you register for the conference. If you have questions about the hotel room block, please email Marian Barreto at mbarreto@nrcma.org.

MARS 2026 Winter Meeting
2026-01-13 08:00 - 2026-01-15 17:00 | Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg, 60173, United States
The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers is headquartered in the Chicago area. General membership comes from the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, as well as the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Its objective is to provide an open forum for resolving transportation and car supply problems, coupled with programs designed to educate and inform the membership in areas of railroad operating practices, new innovations in transportation and legislative matters. Meetings are held twice a year, in January and July.

APTA Business Members Annual Meeting
2026-01-27 08:00 - 2026-01-30 17:00 | Marriott Savannah Riverfront, 100 General McIntosh Boulevard, Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
UPDATE:
APTA Business Members Annual Meeting Postponed
Your safety is our top priority. With Winter Storm Fern expected to bring dangerous cold, snow, and ice across much of the country—and with multiple states, including Georgia, declaring a State of Emergency—we have made the difficult decision to postpone APTA’s 2026 Business Members Annual Meeting.
We know this news is disappointing. However, widespread travel hazards and official safety warnings make it impossible to move forward responsibly. Protecting the well-being of our members comes first.
Next Steps
New Date: We are actively working with the venue to identify a new meeting date and will share an update as soon as it is confirmed.
Refunds: Please hold off on requesting refunds until the new date is announced. This will help us streamline the process once scheduling is finalized.
Our Guarantee: If you are unable to attend once the new date is announced, you will be eligible for a full refund or credit toward a future event, your choice.
Hotel & Travel Information
If you booked a room at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront, your reservation will be automatically canceled—no action required.
If you booked lodging elsewhere, please cancel directly with that property.
Most airlines are currently offering change-fee waivers due to the storm.
Stay Safe
Thank you for your understanding and for being part of the APTA community. Please continue to monitor local guidance and stay warm and safe.

Railroads Reimagined: Owning the Shift - How to Lead When the Ground Moves
2026-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Webinar:
Change is inevitable, but how you respond defines your leadership. Join Kari Gonzales, President & CEO of MxV Rail, as she shares hard-earned lessons from leading one of the most complex transformations in her organization’s history. Discover five practical principles to help you move from reacting to change to driving it: clarity of vision, putting people first, communicating relentlessly, acting with agility, and building a culture that makes change stick. Packed with real stories and actionable insights, this session will equip you to lead confidently when the ground starts to shift.
Center For Railway Research and Education
Eli Broad College of Business
Michigan State University

38th Annual AAR Quality Assurance Industry Conference
2026-02-17 - 2026-02-19 | Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 1st St SE, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701-4342, United States
The 38th Annual AAR Quality Assurance Industry Conference is an annual event for anyone interested in learning more about the AAR Quality Program and AAR Auditor training process. The AAR Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) seeks to improve the conference based on recommendations from QAC members, AAR Auditors, and previous conference attendees. The QAC’s mission includes ensuring that AAR auditors are well-trained, with the goal of improving audit consistency, auditing practices, and knowledge of the M-1003 standard. Further, the conference is typically attended by over 300 railroad professionals, creating an excellent opportunity to meet and network with representatives across the industry.
These featured sessions will be presented by AAR QAC members and railway industry professionals:
—New 2026 M-1003 Revisions
—AAR Quality Assurance Committee Q&A Sessions
—AAR Technical Committee Updates
—Emerging Railway Technologies
—Featured Industry Speakers
—Direction of the M-1003 Program
—Tank Car Committee Update
—Federal Railroad Administration
—Railway Supply Institute
—Workshops (TBA)

Rail Equipment Finance Conference 2026
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-04 | La Quinta Resort & Club, 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA, 92253, United States
Save the Date: March 1-4, 2026
La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, CA

AREMA 2026 Communication Signals and Information Technology Symposium
2026-03-03 08:00 - 2026-03-05 17:00 | Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 E Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
Join us for a two-day journey through the evolution of Communications, Signals & Information Technology in the rail industry:
—Past: Revisit the core principles and enduring practices that form the backbone of today’s systems.
—Present: See how railroads and suppliers are innovating in real time—enhancing systems, streamlining processes, and transforming operations.
—Future: Explore cutting-edge technologies on the horizon, their potential to reshape the industry, and the challenges we must overcome to bring them to life.

Railroad Day 2026
2026-03-04 | Washington, D.C.
For nearly 200 years, America’s freight railroads have been a key driver of America’s economic development, linking businesses across the country and around the globe.
Operating across 49 states and Washington, D.C., railroads form a vital national network, moving goods essential to the economy and daily life. They transport intermodal containers, chemicals, agricultural products, autos, construction materials, pulp, paper, and energy resources like ethanol, crude oil, and coal.
To keep America’s freight moving, the industry needs strong public policies that help railroads invest in infrastructure, improve safety, and create value for our customers.
Join us on March 4, when the freight railroading industry comes to Washington to meet with hundreds of congressional offices!
Constituents are key to helping elected officials understand the issues at hand, and our industry’s priorities as Congress begins to deliberate the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill, tax issues, and bigger trucks.
Participating associations: ASLRRA, AAR, RSSI, RTA, NRC, RSI, REMSA, and GORAIL.
Questions? E-mail railroadday@aslrra.org.

APTA Legal Affairs Seminar
2026-03-15 08:00 - 2026-03-17 17:00 | The Notary Hotel, 21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
The Legal Affairs Seminar provides up-to-date information on regulatory/legislative developments, industry-related litigation, and other legal issues affecting the transit industry. Many of the sessions will provide continuing legal education credits.
APTA expects to hear from the Federal Transit Administration on issues for the coming year.
Who should attend: Attorneys representing all APTA members.

APTA Transit CEOs Seminar
2026-03-20 08:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00 | Monterey Marriott, 350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
According to APTA, the Transit CEOs Seminar – for transit agency CEOs and Deputies only – provides an opportunity for transit leaders to discuss management, policy and quality-of-life issues unique to those at the top of their organizations. This year’s program focuses on many of the critical challenges facing the industry and the C-Suite: the state of the industry; employee safety; the impact of the election on transit funding and zero emission fleet transition; and Board and labor relations. The meeting will also include significant opportunities for CEO-to-CEO networking and discussion, as well as programming specifically for Deputies and Chiefs of Staff.

ASLRRA 2026 Conference & Exhibition
2026-04-12 08:00 - 2026-04-14 17:00 | Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
ASLRRA has opened registration for its 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition, to be held April 12 to 14 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Min.
Two keynote speakers will be new Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator David Fink and BNSF President and CEO Katie Farmer. Fink and Farmer join a slate of experts who will be on hand to present important industry information to conference attendees.
The conference schedule will include more than 40 hours of education across 12 career tracks, an exhibition hall with more than 200 companies, and hours of networking opportunities, including an opening evening reception and a closing event at Topgolf. The Topgolf event is complimentary for all railroad members.
ASLRRA will also honor winners of this year’s Schlosser Distinguished Service Award, induct the 2026 Short Line Railroad Industry Hall of Fame class, recognize the Safety Person and Safety Professional of the Year, and bestow the Veterans Engagement, Green Spark, and Business Development Awards upon deserving railroad members.
Register today to secure a spot at the early bird rate.
ASLRRA also has room blocks in four hotels within walking distance of the convention center. Click here to view hotels and reserve lodging.

APTA Legislative Conference
2026-04-12 08:00 - 2026-04-14 17:00 | The Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20001, United States
According to APTA, the Legislative Conference is an opportunity for public transportation industry professionals across the nation to make their presence felt and their voices heard in Washington, DC. The Conference helps educate APTA members on important federal legislation and policy initiatives and affords an unparalleled opportunity to shape the industry’s positions and federal advocacy agenda.
Who should attend: CEOs, board members, government affairs and communications professionals, transit operators, consultants, manufacturers and suppliers, local coalition members, and state association leaders.

WRI 2026 Heavy Haul Conference
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-24 | Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
The WRI (Wheel Rail Interaction) 2026 Heavy Haul Conference is tailored for the heavy haul (freight) sector, focusing on the challenges and advancements unique to the wheel/rail interface on heavy haul freight and shared-track passenger systems. Attendees will be from Class I railroads, short lines, suppliers, contractors, government regulators, researchers and consultants.
The Conference is multi-disciplinary, featuring three individual events (the Rail Transit seminar, the Principles Course and the Heavy Haul seminar) held back-to-back at the Hotel. Each event offers a wealth of valuable insight, face-to-face interaction and exploration of the cutting-edge technologies.
Presenting Sponsor for the Principals Course: National University Rail Center of Excellence
Presenting Sponsor for the Heavy Haul Seminar: RT&S

Railway Age Young Professionals
2026-04-23 14:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Conference
Railway Age’s fourth annual Young Professionals virtual seminar will give you practical career advice, tailored specifically to the unique dynamics of the rail industry.
Join us April 23 for this free webinar and pose your own questions to railroad CEOs, professional development specialists, and leadership coaches. Our panelists are eager to share their decades of experience with you, offering you ways to increase your skills and get on the path to promotion.
What You’ll Discover
Which hard and soft skills are vital for a rail professional.
How to position yourself for your next successful career move – either vertically or laterally.
The interconnectedness of leadership style and team success.
Speakers Include
Justin Broyles, President & CEO, R.J. Corman
Brandy Christian, CEO, Patriot Rail
Yvonne Hill-Donald, Chief Administrative Officer, Metro-North Railroad
Brian Yeager, Sr. Dir. Mechanical Operations Support, Norfolk Southern
Josh Perkes, SVP & Chief HR Officer, UP

31st Annual AAR Research Review
2026-04-28 08:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 | Pueblo Convention Center, 320 Central Main Street, Pueblo, CO, 81003, United States
The 31st Annual AAR Research Review brings together technical experts from all sectors of the railway industry, as well as leaders from Class I and short line railroads and suppliers from around the world. This event will highlight results from the Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) Strategic Research Initiatives (SRI) Program. It also will include an in-person track walk at MxV Rail’s newly constructed FAST® Loop and other highlights of the multi-campus research facilities. Registration includes access to the Early Career Railroader (ECRR) workshop.
Venue: Pueblo Convention Center, 320 Central Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
Organizer: AAR/MxV Rail
Click here to register.

IANA’s Intermodal Operations, Safety & Maintenance Business Meeting
2026-05-04 08:00 - 2026-05-06 17:00 | New Orleans, LA
The Intermodal Operations and Maintenance Business Meeting is held annually in early May. It offers attendees an interactive program that features roundtable discussions, committee meetings and plenty of networking opportunities. The next Business Meeting will take place Monday, May 4 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in New Orleans, LA.

2026 Rails to the Future
2026-05-11 08:00 - 2026-05-13 17:00 | MSU Management Education Center, 811 W. Square Lake Road, Troy, MI, 48098, United States
Join MSU for Rails to the Future: 200 Years of Progress, Building What’s Next conference that celebrates two centuries of rail innovation while charting the course for the industry’s next era of growth.
This event prioritizes dialogue and exchange, with extended Q&A sessions, interactive panels, and open forums ensuring participants engage directly with industry leaders and peers, according to MSU. From established railroads to shippers already leveraging rail, and those considering it as part of their logistics strategy, this conference is said to serve as a platform for innovation and partnership, connecting history with forward‑looking solutions.
Keynote sessions will feature David Fink (Administrator, FRA), Patrick Fuchs (Chairman, STB), Ian Jefferies (President & CEO, AAR), Chuck Baker (President, ASLRRA), and David Souder (Dean, MSU Broad College of Business).

22nd Annual Southwestern Rail Conference
2026-05-18 08:00 - 2026-05-19 17:00 | Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Drive, Hurst, TX, 76054, United States
Sponsored by Texas Rail Advocates, the Southwestern Rail Conference brings together the public and private sector to discuss important freight and passenger rail topics from experts in their field. It will be held at the Hurst Conference Center in center of the DFW Metroplex. The lead hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn, which is directly attached to the conference center.
According to Texas Rail Advocates, the conference draws attendees who are interested in transportation planning, government affairs, rail coalitions, policy advisor, economic development, signaling and communications, passenger rail, transit, research and emerging technology, state affairs and funding, marketing, management and finance, freight logistics, infrastructure, intercity rail, management consulting, supply chain management, business services, railway supplier and manufacturer, energy and the environment.

INNOVARail 2026
2026-05-26 08:00 - 2026-05-28 17:00 | I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center, 1900 South First Street, Champaign, IL, 61820, United States
2026 IEEE-VTS INNOVARail Conference
INNOVARail is a NEW multi-disciplinary railroad research, technology, and development conference.

Railway Interchange 2026
2026-06-02 08:00 - 2026-06-04 17:00 | CHI Health Center, 455 N 10th Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Railway Interchange 2026 will showcase the latest technology, services, and research by members of the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA), and Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI). Join 4,000+ attendees representing every facet of the railroad industry.

RailTEC: International Crosstie and Fastening System Symposium
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory, 205 N. Mathews Ave., Urbana, IL, 61801, United States
The Rail Transportation and Engineering Center (RailTEC) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) invites you to attend the 2026 International Crosstie and Fastening System Symposium. This event brings together track engineers, researchers, suppliers, and industry professionals to discuss the latest developments in concrete crossties, fasteners, testing, design, and track system performance.

2026 Tracks to the Future Summer Youth Program
2026-06-21 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00 | Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, United States
Tracks to the Future (T2F) is a Summer Youth Program Engineering Pathway on rail and intermodal transportation.
Come and learn why railroads remain the most energy-efficient mode of transportation. Uncover what forms modern railroad track, explore equipment from around the globe and analyze communications/control systems.
Program Details
• Open to all high school students (completing grades 9-11 in the 2025-26 academic year)
• Full week on-campus exploration
• Field visits to rail facilities
• Build your own piece of railroad track
• Full Scholarships available
T2F 2026 will be a fully in-person experience on the campus of Michigan Tech the week of June 21-26, 2026
Click here for more program information
Click here to register

RailTEC Short Course - Track Engineering Fundamentals
2026-08-03 08:00 - 2026-08-06 17:00 | CA
The Rail Transportation and Engineering Center (RailTEC) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) invites you to attend our RailTEC Short Courses in Summer 2026. Both courses will be hosted virtually in August.
Course Topics: Rail; Crossties & Fasteners; Ballast & Subgrade; Drainage; Slab Track; Turnouts & Special Trackwork; Track Structural Analysis; Track Structural Design; Track Standards & Inspections; Track Maintenance Technologies; Asset Management & Life Cycle Costs
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Date: 3–6 August 2026
Time: Noon–4 PM CDT

RailTEC Short Course - Railroad Project Design
2026-08-10 08:00 - 2026-08-13 17:00 | CA
The Rail Transportation and Engineering Center (RailTEC) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) invites you to attend our RailTEC Short Courses in Summer 2026. Both courses will be hosted virtually in August.
Course Topics: Horizontal Track Geometry; Vertical Track Geometry; Cross Sections & Earthwork; Railroad Location; Location Referencing & Track Charts; Project Phasing; Project Cost Estimation
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Date: 10–13 August 2026
Time: Noon–4 PM CDT

2026 Midwest Rail Conference
2026-08-11 08:00 - 2026-08-13 17:00 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
The Midwest Rail Conference brings together industry leaders to discuss key issues shaping the region’s extensive rail network. Covering freight and passenger rail across states like Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio, the conference explores topics such as rail investment, decarbonization, urban rail development, and the future of high-speed passenger service.

AREMA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo
2026-09-13 08:00 - 2026-09-16 17:00 | Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13th St #100, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States
The AREMA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo will be held September 13–16 in Kansas City, offering attendees a valuable opportunity to expand their railroad knowledge, technical expertise, and professional connections. The Call for Papers is live with submissions due by December 5, 2025. Registration and housing will open in the Spring of 2026.

IANA Intermodal EXPO 2026
2026-09-14 08:00 - 2026-09-16 17:00 | Long Beach Convention Center, 300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Intermodal EXPO brings the industry together around the dialogue, education and connections that move intermodal forward. It is a platform for products, services and solutions; a classroom for new skills and know-how; and an exchange for ideas and business. The next Intermodal EXPO will take place Monday, September 14 to Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in Long Beach, California.

InnoTrans Berlin 2026
2026-09-22 08:00 - 2026-09-25 17:00 | Messe Berlin GmbH ExpoCenter City, Berlin, Germany
22 – 25 September 2026 | Expo Center | 14055 Berlin
Opening times | 22 – 24 September 09.00 a.m. – 06.00 p.m. | 25 September 09.00 a.m. – 04.00 p.m.
InnoTrans is an international trade fair for transport technology, which takes place every two years in Berlin.
Sub-divided into the five trade fair segments Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel Construction, InnoTrans occupies all 42 halls available at Berlin Exhibition Grounds. The InnoTrans Convention, the event’s top-level supporting program, complements the trade fair and will be streamed live.
A unique feature of InnoTrans is its outdoor and track display area, where everything from tank wagons to high-speed trains are displayed on 3,500 meters of track.
InnoTrans offers vehicle manufacturers the possibility to demonstrate buses on a static Bus Display area and the adjacent Demonstration Course.
InnoTrans is organized by Messe Berlin.
Download flyer here: en-basic-flyer-innotrans-2026
North American Representative:

Ms. Mary Jo Balve

Phone: +1-732-933-1118

Fax: +1-866-204-4238

Email: mjbalve@globaltradeshow.com

Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail
2026-10-06 - 2026-10-07 | Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 East Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Women in Rail 2026 is an event designed to both empower and inspire attendees. The carefully-curated program will highlight diverse experiences, offering practical strategies for moving the industry—and your career—forward.
Our two-day conference features viewpoints from all divisions of rail. Dynamic panels, expanded networking opportunities, and a celebratory awards luncheon give attendees a foundation for strategizing continual personal and organizational progress.

4th Annual TTC Conference & Tour
2026-10-20 08:00 - 2026-10-21 17:00 | Pueblo Convention Center / Transportation Technology Center, Pueblo, CO, United States
Join us for the 4rd Annual TTC Conference & Tour – the North American event that brings together live on-track demonstrations, technical sessions, and behind-the-scenes access to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Transportation Technology Center, the world’s largest and most secure rail testing facility. Each year, this conference allows railroads, transit agencies, suppliers, innovators, researchers, and government stakeholders to explore emerging technologies and the future of transportation safety, operations, and infrastructure.
Building on the momentum of recent years, the 2026 program introduces new content, expanded demonstrations, Technology Spotlight Sessions, and more opportunities than ever to learn, collaborate, and experience innovation in action. Whether you’re exploring new technologies, connecting with peers, or discovering groundbreaking research, the TTC Conference & Tour offers a one-of-a-kind forum to engage with the people, ideas, and solutions shaping the next generation of transportation.

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