The International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) invites you to submit an abstract for potential inclusion in the official IHHA 2025 technical programme.
IHHA 2025 ABSTRACTS
IHHA 2025 theme: Inspiring innovative and resilient railways
All submissions must address the 2025 theme and relate to at least one sub-theme and topic.
SUB-THEMES
Sustainable Innovation
- Decarbonisation of Rail
- Alternate Fuels
- Resource Efficiency
- Circular Economy
- Sustainable Innovation in HH Railways Projects
- Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities for HH Railways
Bridges and Tunnels
- Bridge Management Systems
- Bridge Rehabilitation and Strengthening
- Bridge Loading
- Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges
- Condition And Structural Performance Assessment
- Tunnel Operations, Management and Maintenance
- New Design, Re-Designs, New Materials
Motive Power, Traction and Energy Efficiency
- High Horsepower Locomotives
- Locomotive Maintenance and Reliability
- Traction Power Supply
- Environment, Energy and Sustainability
Heavy Haul Operations in Mines and Ports
- Train loading operations & equipment
- Train off-loading operations & equipment
Vehicle Track Systems
- Vehicle/Track Interaction
- Wheel/Rail Interface Analysis, Optimisation and Management
- Safety and Derailment Prevention
- Condition Monitoring
- Vehicle/Track Systems and Optimization
- Big Data Analytics with Prognostics
- Automation In HH Systems
Rail Operations
- Network Capacity and Operational Efficiency
- Long Haul Trains
- Train Control and Capacity Optimization
- Heavy Axle Loading (HAL) Economics
- Signalling System
- Electrification Technology
- Security and Safety
- Service Reliability
- New Design, Re-Designs, New Materials
Heavy Haul Under Extreme Conditions
- Hot and Cold Environment
- Impact from Climate Change
Track
- Track Maintenance
- Track Component Performance
- Longitudinal Stresses in Rails
- Rail Welding
- Special Track Work
- Track Geometry
- Increasing Axle Loads on Existing Infrastructure
- Construction And Maintenance Standards
- New Design, Re-Designs, New Materials
Rolling Stock
- Wheels, Axles & Bearings
- Wagon Design and Maintenance
- Brake Systems
- Detector-Based Wagon Maintenance
- New Design, Re-Designs, New Materials
Human Factors
- Skills and Training
- Safety Impact in Relation to Intelligent HH Technology
IHHA 2025 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS GUIDE
To view and review the presentation formats, submission guidelines, general information and terms and conditions, download the IHHA 2025 Call for Abstracts.
IHHA 2025 Call for Abstracts GUIDE
IHHA Abstract Template* (doc) IHHA Abstract* Template (pdf)
*A reminder that the templates can only be accepted via submissions to the online portal
CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Scott Lovelace, CEO, IHHA, USA
Antonio Merheb, IHHA Chairman, MRS Logistica, Brazil
Kari Gonzales, President & CEO, MxV Rail, USA
Brian Monakali, IHHA Vice Chairman, SAHHA, South Africa
Per-Olof Larsson-Kraik, IHHA Director, Trafikverket, Sweden
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Maureen Werner, MxV Rail, USA
Dingqing Li, MxV Rail, USA
Jay Monaco, Amsted Rail, USA
Erik Gotlund, TTX, USA
Charity Duran, BNSF, USA
Dustin Lange, NS, USA
Leonard Evan, FRA, USA
Andie Berry, CN, Canada
Kyle Mulligan, CPKC, Canada
Matt Krech, Transport Canada, Canada
Zhanguo Ma, CARS, China
Xianhong Meng, Shuohuang Railway, China
Hannes Grabe, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Damian Birkin, Aurizon, Australia
Thiago Viana, VLI-Logistica, Brazil
KEY DATES
Abstract submissions open: June 2024
Deadline for Abstract submissions: September 27, 2024
Confirmation of accepted Abstracts: January 2025
Full papers to be provided for review: June 2025
Deadline for early bird registrations: July 18, 2025
Deadline for submission of full and final paper: September 2025
Speaker registration deadline: September 2025
IHHA 2025: 17-21 November 2025
Further questions
If you have any queries about your submission or require any further information, please email ihha.wcrr@informa.com