Make Plans Now and Benefit from the Early Bird Registration Discount

October 13, 2025, Pueblo, CO – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) and
MxV Rail have opened registration for the 31^st Annual AAR Research Review. This is the premier industry conference bringing together Class I and short line railroads, university faculty and students, early career engineers, and suppliers from around the world to address our most pressing technical challenges.

The 2026 Annual AAR Research Review will take place April 28 – April 30, 2026, in Pueblo, CO. The Early Career Railroader Workshop will open the week with background presentations on a broad variety of topics and lessons from industry leaders. Day 2 will feature technical workshops at the Pueblo Convention Center highlighting the latest insights from the industry’s Strategic Research Initiatives (SRI) program. Day 3 will feature everyone’s favorite FAST^® loop track walk, showcasing new experiments in progress.

Early bird registration gets you the best value for the conference, with a discount of $100 off the standard registration.

5 Reasons to Attend in 2026

1. Meet the Next Generation of Rail Leaders – There are very few meetings as inspiring as the Early Career Railroader Workshop, where you can hone your understanding of the industry while meeting your next mentor or protege.
2. Experience MxV Rail Like Never Before – MxV Rail experts will guide you through the experiments they lead on the FAST^®
3. Immerse Yourself in Breakthrough Results from the SRI Program – The industry’s collective investment in the SRI program continues to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.
4. Stay Ahead in a Time of Rapid Change – The pace of technological transformation across rail in the form of automation, digital twins, AI-driven maintenance, and advanced detection methods has never been faster, and we welcome all the industry to this convening that shapes the future of rail.
5. Connect, Collaborate, and Be Seen – Sponsors and attendees alike will have new opportunities to showcase capabilities, network with peers, and raise visibility in front of colleagues.

See you at the Research Review at MxV Rail in April 2026.

Follow the MxV Rail Conferences page for agenda and program updates.

 About MxV Rail: MxV Rail is a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads established to provide vital support to the nation’s rail industry as the premier research and engineering partner. Through focused funding and strategic planning, MxV Rail is making key investments in its people and facilities to undertake new technological challenges in the rail industry and beyond. Building on its legacy of excellence, the team offers a full suite of advisory and research services including consulting, testing, research, maintaining standards, and training. Learn more at www.mxvrail.com.

Contact:       Niki Toussaint, Senior AVP Marketing & Education,  niki_toussaint@aar.com, 719-671-8676