31st Annual Wheel Rail Interaction Conference 2026 (WRI 2026 Heavy Haul) – Dallas, Texas, April 22-24, 2026

Welcome to the 31st annual Wheel Rail Interaction Conference. The WRI 2026 Heavy Haul Conference is specifically 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. The WRI 2026 Heavy Haul Conference will be held in Dallas, TX from April 22-24, 2026, and will focus on practical applications. Attendees will be from class 1 railroads, shortlines, suppliers, contractors, government regulators, researchers and consultants.

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Squat Symposium hosted by voestalpine in conjunction with ICRI – May 2026

A Squat Symposium will be jointly organised by voestalpine and ICRI at the University of Graz (Austria) end of May 2026. More information to be available soon!

31st Annual Wheel Rail Interaction Conference 2026 (WRI 2026 Transit) – Boston, MA, September 1–3, 2026

Welcome to the 31st annual Wheel Rail Interaction Conference. The WRI 2026 Rail Transit Conference is devoted to examining wheel/rail and vehicle/track interaction on light rail and subway operations. The conference will be held in Boston, MA from September 1-3, 2026. The event includes a 1-day Principles Course (September 1) and a 2-day Rail Transit Seminar (September 2-3). Attendees will be from commuter rail systems, contractors, government regulators, researchers and consultants..

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