Seattle, WA

August 26–28, 2025

Principles Course

August 26, 2025

Rail Transit Seminar

August 27-28, 2025

2025 Principles Course

August 26, 2025

This year's conference format includes an exciting Principles of Wheel/Rail Interaction course that is completely tailored to the Rail Transit community. The course will revolve around a case study based on a difficult set of wheel-rail challenges faced by a real operating system, with significant implications for system performance, reliability, economics, and safety. The day will include related sessions on track structures and components, vehicle suspensions, vehicle-track interaction, noise and vibrations, damage mechanisms, maintenance processes, friction management, maintenance window planning & utilization, and procurement & contracts for new systems. Drawing on the content presented throughout the day, a wrap-up session will connect the dots between the case study's real-world problems, root causes, corrections and mitigation strategies that have been identified and pursued.

WRI 2025 Discount Programs:

Wheel Rail Seminars offers various discount programs, including Multi-Event Discounts and Special Rail Transit Agency/Government Employee Discounts for railroad, transit & government employees.

Attendees praise the high-quality presenters & topics, and inclusive approach to dining and networking.

NOTE: Attendance at Rail Transit or Heavy Haul seminars is NOT required to register for the Principles Course.

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

Welcome Reception
Continental Breakfast
Mid-morning Coffee and Refreshment Break
Luncheon served in the ExpoZone
Full Line-up of Presentations
Afternoon Coffee and Refreshment Break
Exclusive Presentation Download Page access following the event

Attendees are also eligible to receive:

Continuing education/professional development credits

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Rail Transit Agency/Government Employee Registration

Professional Registration

Rail Transit Agency/Government Employee Pricing is designed for direct, full-time employees of qualifying railroads, transit agencies, and government agencies. (You must be paid directly from a railroad, transit agency, or government agency and receive a W-2 or similar). No contractors are eligible for Rail Transit Agency/Government Employee Pricing.

Rail Transit Agency/Government Employees registering for more than one event will receive special Multi-Event Discounts.

Professional Pricing is for suppliers, contractors, consultants, and others who are not an employee of a railroad, transit agency, or government agency.

Professionals registering for more than one event will receive special Multi-Event Discounts.