Principles Course
August 26, 2025
2026 Rail Transit Seminar
September 2-3, 2026
The Rail Transit Seminar is devoted to examining wheel/rail and vehicle/track interaction on light rail and subway operations.
Some examples of cross-disciplinary sessions that have been covered in the past include vehicle/track dynamics, noise & vibration, wheel/rail profile design & maintenance, and friction management. Join transit professionals, government regulators, researchers, suppliers, and consultants for presentations and discussions in order to gain a better understanding of the complex interaction unique to the rail transit wheel/rail interface.
WRI 2026 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.
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Continental Breakfast
- Mid-morning Coffee and Refreshment Break
- Luncheon served in the ExpoZone
- Full Line-up of Presentations
- Afternoon Coffee and Refreshment Break
- Reception following the Seminar
- 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
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.
Rail Transit Agency/Government Employee Registration - Individual Event Pricing
Principles Course (1 Day)
Cost: $450 $405 Early Bird
September 1, 2026
Rail Transit Seminar (2 Days)
Cost: $1,000 $900 Early Bird
September 2-3, 2026
Rail Transit Agency/Government Employee Registration - Multi-Event Pricing
Rail Transit Seminar Plus Principles Course (3 Days)
Cost: $1,300 $1,170 Early Bird
September 1-3, 2026
Professional Registration
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.
Professional Registration - Individual Event Pricing
Principles Course (1 Day)
Cost: $600 $540 Early Bird
September 1, 2026
Rail Transit Seminar (2 Days)
Cost: $1,200 $1,080 Early Bird
September 2-3, 2026
Professional Registration - Multi-Event Pricing
Rail Transit Seminar Plus Principles Course (3 Days)
Cost: $1,600 $1,440 Early Bird
September 1-3, 2026
Student Registration
Student Pricing is available exclusively through the Student Registration button below.
Student Registration - Individual Event Pricing
Principles Course (1 Day)
Cost:$300
September 1, 2026
Rail Transit Seminar (2 Days)
Cost:$600
September 2-3, 2026
Student Registration - Multi-Event Pricing
Rail Transit Seminar Plus Principles Course (3 Days)
Cost:$800 (Save $100)
September 1-3, 2026
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors
