Get ready for a groundbreaking event for the rail industry!
The 13th International Heavy Haul Association Conference (IHHA 2025) is teaming up with the 14th World Congress on Railway Research (WCRR 2025) for an unforgettable week, November 17-21, 2025, at the iconic Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Hosted by MxV Rail, this historic collaboration brings together leading minds in freight and passenger rail from around the world, tackling the pressing challenges facing the rail industry today and in the future.
Under the event banner of Rail Research Week, expect unparalleled networking opportunities, cutting-edge insights, and innovations around the theme ‘Inspiring innovative and resilient railways.’
For the first time, these two preeminent events are co-locating to create a global hotspot for learning, collaboration, and shaping the future of rail. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this pioneering week that promises to redefine the rail industry.
What to expect at Rail Research Week
- 700 individual peer-reviewed sessions and papers.
- 40 keynote speakers across daily plenary sessions.
- 12 concurrent technical streams per day.
- 4 official social functions.
- 2 preeminent rail events.
- 1 large, combined exhibition
- Unlimited networking and learning potential.
All in a 5-star location. All included in 1 conference pass.
Whether you work in freight or passenger rail, and everything in between, these two preeminent events have you covered.

The International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in heavy haul railway operations, engineering, maintenance, and technology and the biennial IHHA is the premier international event for showcasing the the latest state-of-the-art technical information, innovation and new initiatives relevant to a changing and developing industry.

Held every three years, the World Congress of Railway Research (WCRR) is the world’s largest international congress on railway research, providing the best forum for the gathering of researchers, technical experts and industry leaders championing innovation.
Founded by SNCF (France), DB AG (Germany), Trenitalia (Italy), Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) (Japan), Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) (UK) MxV Rail (USA) and UIC, it provides unparalleled opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and discussing the latest and most promising advancements across the global railway community.
Key Facts
1,200 +
CONFERENCE
ATTENDEES
1,100 +
ABSTRACT
SUBMITTED
700 +
TECHNICAL
PAPERS
150 +
SPONSORS &
EXHIBITORS
35 +
COUNTRIES
REPRESENTED