Now in its 30th year, Wheel Rail Seminars is thrilled to announce some exciting developments for the upcoming WRI Conference in 2025! To better cater to the diverse needs of our attendees, the WRI Conference will split into two specialized conferences:
WRI 2025 Heavy Haul Conference: Specifically tailored for the heavy haul (freight) sector, focusing on the unique challenges and advancements in this area of the railroad industry. Next year, the WRI 2025 Heavy Haul Conference will be held in Kansas City, MO from June 10-12, 2025.
WRI 2025 Rail Transit Conference: Devoted to examining wheel/rail and vehicle/track interaction on light rail and subway operations. Next year, the WRI 2025 Rail Transit Conference will be held in Seattle, WA from August 26-28, 2025.
Each conference will feature a comprehensive Principles Course meticulously crafted to meet the distinct needs of each discipline. We believe this division will provide an enriched experience for all participants, allowing for deeper insight, targeted discussions, and enhanced networking opportunities.
Join us for these exceptional events designed to propel the railroad community forward. Stay tuned for further updates and details on registration!
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, light rail & metro 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.
Wheel Rail Seminars is looking for candidates to present at the June 10-12 Wheel/Rail Interaction Heavy Haul Conference (WRI 2025 HH) that will be held in Kansas City, MO. If you are interested in being considered for presenting at the conference, please fill out the form using the link below.
Thousands of people have attended our events and we're honored to have received such high praise from the wheel-rail community.
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.
Now in its 30th year, Wheel Rail Seminars is thrilled to announce some exciting developments for the upcoming WRI Conference in 2025! To better cater to the diverse needs of our attendees, the WRI Conference will split into two specialized conferences - WRI 2025 Heavy Haul Conference to be held in Kansas City, MO from June 10-12, 2025 and WRI 2025 Rail Transit Conference to be held in Seattle, WA in the Fall of 2025. See more details...
A generous gift from Gordon Bachinsky, Founder of Wheel Rail seminars, is broadening the learning experiences and professional networks for students in SFU's School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE). Read the article...
You can use The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center Hotel's secure online reservation system to book, modify or cancel your reservation here.
Our Discounted Room Rate is $199.00 per night.
Reservations must be received on or before the cut-off date of Monday, May 19, 2025. 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 1-816-474-4400 and refer to the group by name: Wheel/Rail Interaction Heavy Haul '25 Kansas City.
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.
