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Seattle, WA

August 26-28, 2025

Welcome to WRI 2025 RT

Rail Transit Conference

Now in its 30th year, Wheel Rail Seminars is thrilled to announce some exciting developments for the upcoming WRI Conference in 2025! To better cater to the diverse needs of our attendees, the WRI Conference will split into two specialized conferences:

WRI 2025 Heavy Haul Conference: Specifically tailored for the heavy haul (freight) sector, focusing on the unique challenges and advancements in this area of the railroad industry. Next year, the WRI 2025 Heavy Haul Conference will be held in Kansas City, MO from June 10-12, 2025.

WRI 2025 Rail Transit Conference: Devoted to examining wheel/rail and vehicle/track interaction on light rail and subway operations. Next year, the WRI 2025 Rail Transit Conference will be held in Seattle, WA from August 26-28, 2025.

Each conference will feature a comprehensive Principles Course meticulously crafted to meet the distinct needs of each discipline. We believe this division will provide an enriched experience for all participants, allowing for deeper insight, targeted discussions, and enhanced networking opportunities.

Join us for these exceptional events designed to propel the railroad community forward. Stay tuned for further updates and details on registration!

WRI Continuing Education

The Wheel Rail Interaction Conference is a dynamic event that continually seeks to inspire learning and innovation. By attending, you will earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward fulfilling your annual Professional Engineering (PE or P.Eng) requirements.

WRI Technical Presentations

Hear from industry leading experts on the latest information on new and existing technology and how it's used to improve wheel/rail & vehicle/track interaction on freight, light rail & metro systems.

WRI Professional Networking

WRI offers a unique platform for fostering meaningful connections and creating lasting impressions. The opportunities for knowledge exchange, identifying new prospects, and enhancing visibility make WRI a great place for professional growth and industry influence.

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Call for Papers
WRI 2025 Rail Transit Conference

Wheel Rail Seminars is looking for candidates to present at the August 26-28 Wheel/Rail Interaction Rail Transit Conference (WRI 2025 RT) that will be held in Seattle, WA. If you are interested in being considered for presenting at the conference, please fill out the form using the link below.

What are attendees of Wheel Rail Seminars events saying?

Thousands of people have attended our events and we're honored to have received such high praise from the wheel-rail community.

  • ExpoZone

    The ExpoZone is a strategically designed space within the WRI conference venue that serves as a prime location for sponsors to showcase their brands to a highly engaged and diverse audience.

  • InfoZone

    Our InfoZone partners offer high-quality technical information on wheel/rail interaction. These sessions are built into the program and designed for small group interaction.

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WRI Announcements

Wheel Rail Seminars announces two WRI 2025 conferences!

Now in its 30th year, Wheel Rail Seminars is thrilled to announce some exciting developments for the upcoming WRI Conference in 2025! To better cater to the diverse needs of our attendees, the WRI Conference will split into two specialized conferences - WRI 2025 Heavy Haul Conference to be held in Kansas City, MO from June 10-12, 2025 and WRI 2025 Rail Transit Conference to be held in Seattle, WA in the Fall of 2025. See more details...

Fueling the Future LinkedIn Article

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A generous gift from Gordon Bachinsky, Founder of Wheel Rail seminars, is broadening the learning experiences and professional networks for students in SFU's School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE). Read the article...

Thank you to our sponsors

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MassTransit Presenting SponsorRT&S Presenting SponsorPlatinum Sponsor Amsted RailPlatinum Sponsor EnscoPlatinum Sponsor LoramPlatinum Sponsor Plasser AmericanGold Sponsor HollandGold Sponsor GoldschmidtGold Sponsor VosslohGold Sponsor HBKPlatinum Sponsor Sperry RailGold Sponsor Wayside Inspection DevicesCloud ARM GRGSilver AthenaCloud LbfosterSilver Sponsor Railroad SoftwareSilver Sponsor Robel GroupSilver Sponsor Interface JournalLinsinger Silver SponsorRemsa Silver SponsorInfoZone Sponsor FTSInfoZone Sponsor BossPacSilver Sponsor WabtecSilver Sponsor Rhombnerg SersaBronze Sponsor Steel DynamicsBronze Sponsor Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers
MassTransit Presenting SponsorRT&S Presenting SponsorPlatinum Sponsor Amsted RailPlatinum Sponsor EnscoPlatinum Sponsor LoramPlatinum Sponsor Plasser AmericanGold Sponsor HollandGold Sponsor GoldschmidtGold Sponsor VosslohGold Sponsor HBKPlatinum Sponsor Sperry RailGold Sponsor Wayside Inspection DevicesCloud ARM GRGSilver AthenaCloud LbfosterSilver Sponsor Railroad SoftwareSilver Sponsor Robel GroupSilver Sponsor Interface JournalLinsinger Silver SponsorRemsa Silver SponsorInfoZone Sponsor FTSInfoZone Sponsor BossPacSilver Sponsor WabtecSilver Sponsor Rhombnerg SersaBronze Sponsor Steel DynamicsBronze Sponsor Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers
MassTransit Presenting SponsorRT&S Presenting SponsorPlatinum Sponsor Amsted RailPlatinum Sponsor EnscoPlatinum Sponsor LoramPlatinum Sponsor Plasser AmericanGold Sponsor HollandGold Sponsor GoldschmidtGold Sponsor VosslohGold Sponsor HBKPlatinum Sponsor Sperry RailGold Sponsor Wayside Inspection DevicesCloud ARM GRGSilver AthenaCloud LbfosterSilver Sponsor Railroad SoftwareSilver Sponsor Robel GroupSilver Sponsor Interface JournalLinsinger Silver SponsorRemsa Silver SponsorInfoZone Sponsor FTSInfoZone Sponsor BossPacSilver Sponsor WabtecSilver Sponsor Rhombnerg SersaBronze Sponsor Steel DynamicsBronze Sponsor Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers
MassTransit Presenting SponsorRT&S Presenting SponsorPlatinum Sponsor Amsted RailPlatinum Sponsor EnscoPlatinum Sponsor LoramPlatinum Sponsor Plasser AmericanGold Sponsor HollandGold Sponsor GoldschmidtGold Sponsor VosslohGold Sponsor HBKPlatinum Sponsor Sperry RailGold Sponsor Wayside Inspection DevicesCloud ARM GRGSilver AthenaCloud LbfosterSilver Sponsor Railroad SoftwareSilver Sponsor Robel GroupSilver Sponsor Interface JournalLinsinger Silver SponsorRemsa Silver SponsorInfoZone Sponsor FTSInfoZone Sponsor BossPacSilver Sponsor WabtecSilver Sponsor Rhombnerg SersaBronze Sponsor Steel DynamicsBronze Sponsor Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers