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 […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
