Welcome to the 31st annual Wheel Rail Interaction Conference. The WRI 2026 Heavy Haul Conference is specifically tailored for the heavy haul (freight) sector, focusing on the challenges and advancements unique to the wheel/rail interface on heavy haul freight and shared-track passenger systems. The WRI 2026 Heavy Haul Conference will be held in Dallas, TX from April 22-24, 2026, and will focus on practical applications. Attendees will be from class 1 railroads, shortlines, suppliers, contractors, government regulators, researchers and consultants.
The Wheel Rail Interaction Conference is a dynamic event that continually seeks to inspire learning and innovation. By attending, you will earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward fulfilling your annual Professional Engineering (PE or P.Eng) requirements.
Hear from industry leading experts on the latest information on new and existing technology and how it's used to improve wheel/rail & vehicle/track interaction on freight systems.
WRI offers a unique platform for fostering meaningful connections and creating lasting impressions. The opportunities for knowledge exchange, identifying new prospects, and enhancing visibility make WRI a great place for professional growth and industry influence.
Railroad/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 Railroad/Government Employee Pricing.
Railroad/Government Employee Pricing registering for more than one event will receive special Multi-Event Discounts.
April 22, 2026
April 23-24, 2026
April 22-24, 2026
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.
April 22, 2026
April 23-24, 2026
April 22-24, 2026
All attendees are eligible for the following virtual pricing.
Attendees registering for more than one event will receive special Multi-Event Discounts.
April 22, 2026
April 23-24, 2026
April 22-24, 2026
Student Pricing is available exclusively through the Student Registration button below.
April 22, 2026
April 23-24, 2026
April 22-24, 2026
The ExpoZone is a strategically designed space within the WRI conference venue that serves as a prime location for sponsors to showcase their brands to a highly engaged and diverse audience.
Our InfoZone partners offer high-quality technical information on wheel/rail interaction. These sessions are built into the program and designed for small group interaction.
Get into the InfoZone!
The ExpoZone offers organizations effective, up-close exposure to decision makers.
Choose a “Double” level sponsorship and receive discounts to both the WRI ’26 Heavy Haul Conference and the WRI ’26 Rail Transit Conference.
Thousands of people have attended our events and we're honored to have received such high praise from the wheel-rail community.
Congratulations to Wheel Rail Seminars Founder, Gordon Bachinsky, on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) during National Railway Day on November 4, 2025, in Montreal!
This well-deserved honor recognizes Gordon's 50+ years of dedication, innovation, and leadership in the railway industry. We're proud to see his lifelong commitment to advancing rail through education and collaboration celebrated on the international stage.
Join us in congratulating Gordon on this incredible achievement!
You can use the Hyatt Regency Dallas secure online reservation system to book, modify or cancel your reservation here.
Our Discounted Room Rate is $249.00 per night.
Reservations must be received on or before the cut-off date of Friday, March 27, 2026. Once our room block is full, you may not be able to receive our special rate.
If you require additional reservations assistance, you may contact the hotel reservation department at 214-651-1234 and refer to the group by name: Wheel Rail Seminars
Hotel reservations require a credit card guarantee to secure your room reservation. Should you need to cancel your reservation, reservations must be canceled a minimum of 48 hours prior to arrival, 5PM hotel time, to avoid a one-night cancellation penalty.
You will receive your hotel confirmation email directly from the hotel.
Reservation must be canceled by 5:00pm, local hotel time, two days prior to arrival date. Failure to cancel by 5:00pm, 48 hours prior will result in the loss of one night's room and tax on your credit card.
