Events & Awards
RailTrends: The Premier Event in The Railroad Industry
"Best railroad conference for railroad operations and industry challenges"
RailTrends 2026 moves to a new downtown setting near FiDi—bringing the rail industry's top decision-makers together in the heart of New York City.
The premier intelligence summit for rail, it convenes senior leaders across finance, operations, government, investment, and more. What sets it apart: substance and access. The insights are sharper, deeper, and ahead of the curve.
Founded in 2005 by Tony Hatch of ABH Consulting and presented with Progressive Railroading, RailTrends is the singular, can't-miss event for those shaping the future of the industry.
For more information visit www.RailTrends.com
Position yourself as a Leader with a RailTrends Sponsorship
For more than 18 years, RailTrends has maintained its ranking as the premier event for the railway industry. It remains the leading conference for all rail-industry disciplines and historically is attended by a diverse group of top industry leaders, stakeholders and key decision makers that directly impact the rail industry.
Not only is a RailTrends sponsorship a unique opportunity for you to align your brand with the leading conference in the industry, it also provides you with the chance to network with top industry leaders and decision makers.
There are several levels of sponsorships available to meet your needs and budget.
For sponsorship information please contact
Kirk Bastyr
Publisher
Progressive Railroading
502-500-3524
Email Kirk
Add Some Extra Twinkle to Progressive Railroading's Rising Stars Celebration with a Sponsorship
Rising Stars was launched in 2013 with the idea of discovering and recognizing the industry's up-and-comers. As a result, the Rising Stars program identifies individuals under the age of 40 who already are making a difference in the rail industry. A congratulatory ad or sponsorship of this event tells tomorrow's leaders you're proud of their work and look forward to what they'll accomplish next!
For more information visit www.ProgressiveRailroading.com/RisingStars/About.aspx
There are several sponsorship opportunities available to meet your needs and budget.
For sponsorship information please contact
Kirk Bastyr
Publisher
Progressive Railroading
502-500-3524
Email Kirk
Progressive Railroading's 2nd annual Women of Influence in Rail program highlights the significant contributions women are making in the rail industry.
Celebrate their influence in the industry with a package from Progressive Railroading.
Packages available at various levels. Please contact your rep.
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Recognizing the Best Rail Products
Progressive Railroading's Reader's Choice Awards recognize an elite group of products that best meet the industry's needs in 10 categories as selected by our subscribers. Your product can be one of the select few to earn this prestigious honor.
The Reader's Choice Awards program is open to any individual, organization or authorized agent who manufactures, designs, engineers or produces products and technology for the rail industry.
Winners Enjoy Unparalleled Marketing Value
- Logo and usage rights for the award(s) granted (great for social and digital marketing)
- Industry-wide recognition through media promotion in Progressive Railroading's August issue
- Additional exposure via social media and press release
Rail Mentor Awards
Recognizing the Mentors Shaping the Next Generation of Railroaders
Progressive Railroading's Rail Mentor Awards are a recognition program created to highlight the individuals who invest time and effort into developing the next generation of rail professionals through sustained commitments to mentorship.
The RMA program is an offshoot of our Women of Influence in Rail recognition program, which originally recognized women in five categories of influence: leadership, innovation, technology, sustainability and mentorship. Recognizing how critical mentorship is to addressing rail workforce challenges, we plucked the category from the Women of Influence in Rail program to shine a brighter light on it and open it up to all rail professionals.