2025 Principles Course

June 10, 2025

The Principles of Wheel/Rail Interaction course has been revitalized and reimagined with a tighter focus on the practical aspects of wheel/rail and vehicle/track interaction for 2025. The course will begin with a case study — an examination of an actual wheel/rail interaction-related derailment. Presenters will cover the fundamental aspects of track, vehicle suspension systems, damage mechanisms, measurements systems — all the topics we have traditionally covered — but will also connect the dots between theory and what actually happens in the field. A wrap-up session will review the causes attributed to the case study derailment in light of the Principles examined throughout the course. We’ll also look at approaches that can be taken to mitigate wheel/rail- and vehicle/track-related derailments in the future.

Wheel Rail Seminars is proud to announce that the FRA-funded National University Rail Center for Excellence (NURail CoE) is the Presenting Sponsor for the 2025 Principles of Wheel/Rail Interaction Course. You can find more information on the NURail CoE's mission to develop solutions that will lead to a safer, more efficient, sustainable, equitable, and reliable rail transportation system in the United States by clicking here.

WRI 2025 Discount Programs:

Wheel Rail Seminars offers various discount programs, including Multi-Event Discounts and Special Employee Discounts for railroad, transit & government employees.

Attendees praise the high-quality presenters & topics, and inclusive approach to dining and networking.

NOTE: Attendance at Rail Transit or Heavy Haul seminars is NOT required to register for the Principles Course.