MxV Rail Opens Registration for AAR’s 2026 Research Review 

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PUEBLO, Colo. – The Association of American Railroads (AAR) and MxV Rail have opened registration for the 31st 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® loop. 

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. 

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