About the Event: The APTA Rail Conference is the must-attend for rail industry professionals looking to deepen their technical knowledge and stay current with the latest advances shaping the field. Taking place June 28–July 1 in Baltimore, MD, the conference spans the full breadth of rail modes — urban, commuter, high-speed, and intercity — with sessions covering technology, operations, maintenance, safety and security, planning, finance, capital projects, workforce development, and more.
Beyond the session rooms, attendees can explore cutting-edge products and solutions at the Products & Services Showcase and gain firsthand exposure to rail systems and infrastructure through technical tours. Whether you’re focused on day-to-day operations or long-term capital planning, the Rail Conference delivers the technical depth and industry perspective to move your work forward.
Who Should Attend: The Rail Conference is built for the professionals driving rail systems forward at every level. Rail system employees and managers, planners, board members, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and consultants will find targeted sessions, relevant showcases, and valuable peer connections across four days of focused industry engagement.
APTA Rail Conference
APTA’s Rail Conference brings together rail professionals across all modes for networking, technical sessions, workshops, industry innovations, and hands-on tours covering the full spectrum of rail operations, technology, and planning.