Railroad Environmental Conference 2026
The 28th Railroad Environmental Conference (RREC) runs 28‑29 October 2026, preceded by a Sustainability Resiliency Day on 27 October 2026. Hosted at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign, the event brings together railroad operators, consulting engineers, academics, and regulators to discuss railroad‑related environmental issues, sustainability, and resiliency. Key program elements include presentations on new techniques and technologies, fall meetings of AREMA Committee 13 and the AAR Environmental and Climate Committee, and a focus on applying sustainability concepts to engineering design, maintenance, operations, capital projects, and materials. The conference is supported by a broad sponsor base, featuring firms such as Graco Inc., AECOM, HDR, Arcadis, Jacobs, Clean Harbors, Antea Group, and many others spanning engineering, environmental consulting, and construction services. Attendees can network, exchange best practices, and stay informed on the direction of the railroad industry’s environmental programs.
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Champaign - I Hotel and Conference Center, Illinois, USA