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Rail Research Week

Inspiring innovative and resilient railways

November 17-21, 2025 | Colorado Springs, CO USA

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750+ ATTENDEES FROM 350+ ORGANIZATIONS ALREADY BOOKED TO ATTEND - BOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY

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Building on its unparalleled opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and discussing the latest and most promising advancements across the global railway community, the 13th International Heavy Haul Conference (IHHA 2025) will be co-located with the 14th World Congress on Railway Research (WCRR 2025) to offer a historic coming together of leading rail industry experts across the globe.

In 2025, this unique joint-conference experience will be celebrated under the event banner Rail Research Week.

One ticket gives you access to IHHA 2025 + WCRR 2025

One ticket with give you access to:

  • Two international rail events: the collocated IHHA 2025 + WCRR 2025
  • Thirteen technical rail streams, plus keynotes and plenary sessions over four days
  • An exhibition showcasing the latest research, innovation and solutions
  • Boundless networking + industry engagement across the globe

All in one place: the iconic Broadmoor, Colorado.

Visit the Rail Research Week website for more information.

Pricing

Packages Price
Young Professionals & Academic Rate*USD $950
Sustainable InnovationUSD $1900
Vehicle Track SystemsUSD $1900
TrackUSD $1900
Bridges and TunnelsUSD $1900
Rail OperationsUSD $1900
Rolling StockUSD $1900
Motive Power, Traction and Energy EfficiencyUSD $1900
Heavy Haul Under Extreme ConditionsUSD $1900
Human FactorsUSD $1900
Heavy Haul Operations in Mines and PortsUSD $1900
Extras Price
IHHA Workshops USD $500
Women in Rail Breakfast USD $40
Women in Rail Breakfast - Table of 10 USD $400
Gala Dinner USD $100
Gala Dinner – Partners USD $100
Gala Dinner - Table of 10 USD $1000
Technical Site Tour USD $50
Packages Price
Young Professionals & Academic Rate*USD $950
Inspiring the Future of Rail TransportUSD $1900
Attraction, Green and Sustainable RailwaysUSD $1900
Resilient, Reliable and Intelligent RailwaysUSD $1900
Safety and SecurityUSD $1900
Reliable and Easy to Maintain Moving AssetsUSD $1900
Reliable and Easy to Maintain Fixed AssetsUSD $1900
Reliable and Easy to Maintain Asset and System InterfacesUSD $1900
Extras Price
IHHA Workshops USD $500
Women in Rail Breakfast USD $40
Women in Rail Breakfast - Table of 10 USD $400
Gala Dinner USD $100
Gala Dinner – Partners USD $100
Gala Dinner - Table of 10 USD $1000
Technical Site Tour USD $50

Early bird rate Valid to July 31, 2025

*Discounted rate eligibility – reduced registration fees are available to young rail professionals (aged 35 years old and under on 17 November 2025) and academia (full-time university students and university faculty) to attend the IHHA & WCRR 2025 Joint Conference. This discount applies to the conference delegate rate only (not applicable to optional add-ons).

Notes: Young rail professionals will be required to show proof of age at the registration desk. Students / faculty will be required to provide their university ID at the registration desk and the email used for registration must belong to an academic institution.

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17 - 21 Nov 2025

The Broadmoor
1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs
Colorado, United States 80906

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Reminder: One registration ticket gives you access to both IHHA 2025 & WCRR 2025! 

We are asking you to select your preferred conference in step 1 and then nominate your primary topic of interest in step 2, to help us allocate suitable conference rooms at the Broadmoor for the technical streams.  
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