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Building on its unparalleled opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and discussing the latest and most promising advancements across the global railway community, the 13th International Heavy Haul Conference (IHHA 2025) will be co-located with the 14th World Congress on Railway Research (WCRR 2025) to offer a historic coming together of leading rail industry experts across the globe.

In 2025, this unique joint-conference experience will be celebrated under the event banner Rail Research Week.

One ticket gives you access to IHHA 2025 + WCRR 2025

One ticket with give you access to:

• Two international rail events: the collocated IHHA 2025 + WCRR 2025
• Over 70 sessions consisting of twelve technical rail streams per day, plus industry keynotes and plenary updates over four days
• Exclusive access to the exhibition hall showcasing the latest research, innovation and solutions
• Boundless networking + industry engagement across the globe
• Interactive digital poster gallery + all approved presentations
• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on conference days
• The Welcome Reception + Exhibition Networking Drinks
• Gamification and knowledge sharing via the event app
• Priority access to the special accommodation room block at the Broadmoor

All in one place: the iconic Broadmoor, Colorado.

EVENT PLANNER

REGISTRATION RATES*

*Registration rates include:

• Access to Exhibition: November 17-20, 2025
• Welcome Reception: Monday November 17, 2025
• Exhibition Networking Drinks | Tuesday November 18, 2025
• Daily refreshments and lunch during the conference days
• Access to the event app and all approved papers and presentations
• Access to all conference sessions: November 18-20, 2025

*Discounted rate eligibility – reduced registration fees are available to young rail professionals (aged 35 years old and under on 17 November 2025) and academia (full-time university students and university faculty) to attend the IHHA & WCRR 2025 Joint Conference. This discount applies to the conference delegate rate only (not applicable to optional add-ons).

Notes: Young rail professionals will be required to show proof of age at the registration desk. Students / faculty will be required to provide their university ID at the registration desk and the email used for registration must belong to an academic institution.

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CANCELLATION RATES

If you register for Rail Research Week and subsequently cancel, the following refunds will apply:

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