Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have announced plans for a transformative merger that would create the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. The announcement is already sparking widespread discussion across the freight and logistics sectors. Join a Michigan State University-sponsored Lunch and Learn webinar led by Jason Miller, Eli Broad Professor of Supply Chain […]
The Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Railway Business Women (NARBW) is marking 100 years of empowering women in rail with a celebration, to be held Nov. 1 at the Palos Hills Country Club in Orland Park, Ill. The event will feature a cocktail reception from 6 p.m.–7 p.m., a commemorative program, dinner and […]
ASLRRA’s region meetings offer dynamic agendas with top-notch speakers, compelling interactive sessions, and meaningful takeaways that will benefit professionals at every level of your organization. The meeting agenda, including panel discussions, keynote speakers, informative subject matter experts, and interactive breakout sessions is curated by the respective region Vice Presidents and elected Board Representatives to reflect […]
Join thought leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the industry as the Commuter Rail Coalition convenes the 2025 Commuter Rail Summit. The commuter rail industry will convene in Washington DC November 3 – 5, 2025 for round table discussions, fireside chats with industry leaders, technical tours and next-level networking to prepare for both the challenges […]
This course provides a broad yet detailed overview of the railroad industry, including its history, infrastructure, and operational systems. Participants will explore key topics such as track structure, special trackwork, bridges, signals, and operations planning, with a focus on both design and maintenance. Whether you're a consultant, engineer, agency staff member, or supplier, this course […]
Rail Research Week 2025, organized by Informa Connect and hosted by MxV Rail, is dedicated to advancing rail research and fostering collaboration within the rail industry. For the first time in history, the International Heavy Haul Association Conference (IHHA 2025) and the World Congress on Railway Research (WCRR 2025) will run concurrently at The Broadmoor […]
The meeting will be held in the East Hall of Union Station in Washington, DC, starting at 2:00 p.m. The reception will follow in the Presidential Suite in Union Station from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration is free.
