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MxV Rail PuebloPlex Tour and Track Walk at FAST®

November 21, 2025 | 7:30 AM–15:30 PM (including transfers to The Broadmoor)

Experience the advances in railroading science and technology with this guided tour of MxV Rail’s next-generation research and testing facilities at PuebloPlex. Including the recently opened new multi-campus operation and new loop track to support the world-famous Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST®) operation, MxV Rail’s research and operations teams will walk us through this world-class engineering facility that is considered the proving ground for new technologies tested in a real-world freight rail environment.

Many of the 50+ experiments surrounding the FAST® loop reflect an industry that is modernizing and optimizing railway safety. For example, some of the innovative, industry-driven research being conducted now includes:

  • New technologies to detect defective wheels and broken rails
  • Testing the safety and longevity of new metallurgical formulations and processing techniques for wheels and rails from the world-wide supply community
  • Monitoring the performance and stability of new track structure through frequent assessment of strength, movement, and loading
  • Comparative performance of different crossties and rail fastening systems on the ability to resist rail rollover and mitigate the risks of track buckling
  • Testing the safety and longevity of new design bridge structures and deck components
Technical Site Tour Itinerary

07:30–08:30
Meet at The Broadmoor (need to include space/location room number

  • PPE Distribution
  • Safety Briefing

08:30
Motor coaches depart for MxV Rail, PuebloPlex

10:00-14:00
FAST® Loop Track Walk
Demonstrations at Impact Wall/Track and Security and Emergency Response Training Center’s (SERTC) AFFIRM scenario
Tour MxV Rail Laboratory Building
Lunch and Networking

  • Interact with the MxV Rail team performing research in the test setting
  • See live training exercise of the SERTC’s newest training prop for emergency responders and slow speed impact demonstration at MxV Rail Impact Wall
  • Relax, reflect and enjoy refreshments
  • Return PPE
  • Lunch will be provided

14:00-15:30
Return to The Broadmoor

The Technical Site Tour is separately bookable. Remember to add this experience to your conference booking.

MxV Rail FAST® Research Program Will Support Tomorrow’s Safety Gains

With an eye always to the future, MxV Rail is already working to stay ahead of the curve and plan for future updates and experiments. Ongoing changes at FAST®, coupled with the support of AAR’s Strategic Research Initiatives program and industry partners, will allow FAST® to continue producing insights for years to come.

Read AAR’s new white paper outlining how railroads are taking decisive, meaningful steps to build a safer future here Learn more about MxV Rail testing capabilities here

IMPORTANT VISITOR REQUIREMENTS

MxV Rail Testing Facility at PuebloPlex

For your safety and security, please review the following instructions for accessing the facility in advance of your scheduled visit.

MxV Rail’s testing facility is located at PuebloPlex, a redevelopment site of the Chemical Materials Activity-West (CMA-West) located on a U.S. Army base.

  • Visitors must obtain a base pass from the U.S. Army prior to entering the CMA-West. MxV Rail will handle this for the IHHA + WCRR 2025 attendees.
  • All visitors must pass the appropriate background checks conducted by the U.S. Army. MxV Rail will handle this for IHHA + WCRR 2025 attendees.
  • International visitors without an H1-B/B-1/B-2 visa must undergo a pre-screening process executed by the U.S. Army to access PuebloPlex. Visitors that hold an ESTA will also be required to complete the pre-screening process – no exceptions.  Note that the process for an international traveler with a passport only can take several weeks to process.
  • Alcoholic beverages or marijuana are not permitted anywhere on the CMA-West grounds.
  • Firearms are not allowed on site except for Military or Law Enforcement Officers as approved by the U.S. Army base commander.

While Visiting MxV Rail:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Basic PPE is mandatory outside office areas and parking lots. A hard hat, safety glasses, a reflective vest, and safety toe shoes are required for all visitors.
  • All PPE except for safety toe shoes will be provided by MxV Rail. Guests should bring their own safety toe shoes.
  • Jewelry such as rings, pendants, necklaces, and watches should not be worn if they constitute a potential safety hazard.

Confidentiality

Due to the proprietary and sensitive nature of the MxV Rail research and test environment, all customers and visitors must obtain authorization in writing from MxV Rail before taking photographs or video footage while on MxV Rail property. Failure to comply with this request can result in confiscation of all film and equipment in question. The photo equipment will be returned to the rightful owner upon departure from the MxV Rail test facilities and/or laboratories.

It is important that we give all our customers the respect and privacy they expect from MxV Rail. In addition, the U.S. Army does not allow photographs or video of their infrastructure on the base.

Further instructions and additional safety information will be provided to all attendees as part of the delegate information packs emailed to them by the event organizers.