JOIN US IN 2026
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November 19-20, 2026
New York Marriott Downtown
85 West Street at Albany Street
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November 19-20, 2026
New York Marriott Downtown
85 West Street at Albany Street
Presented by
RailTrends is the premier two-day intelligence summit for the rail industry—bringing together senior leaders from finance, operations, government, investment, marketing, and beyond.
What sets RailTrends apart? Substance and access. We move beyond surface-level updates to deliver deep, strategic insights—many that aren't yet on your radar. There's no livestream, no recording. If you want to stay ahead, you need to be in the room.
Established in 2005 by renowned rail analyst Tony Hatch of ABH Consulting and presented with Progressive Railroading magazine, RailTrends is the annual must-attend event for those who don't just follow the industry—but define its future.
Something was very apparent by looking around the meeting room during RailTrends® in New York City last month. The 21st annual event — which was held Nov. 20 and 21 at the New York Marriott Marquis — had again generated a record, standing-room-only crowd.
Jim Vena
CEO
Union Pacific
Progressive Railroading and RailTrends have named Union Pacific Railroad CEO Jim Vena the 2025 recipient of the Railroad Innovator Award, which recognizes an individual's outstanding achievement in the rail industry.
Jim exemplifies the best of what I call the 'CN Diaspora' and really seems to have gotten his historic railroad to achieve something that seemed just out of reach for many years — fulfill its vast potential,
says independent transportation analyst Tony Hatch, RailTrends program consultant.
Vena will receive the award during RailTrends 2025, which will be held Nov. 20-21 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City.
Cover Story: Charting a clear course: Union Pacific's Jim Vena is the recipient of the 2025 Railroad Innovator Award
Join us next year as we relocate from Times Square to the New York Marriott Downtown, in the heart of Lower Manhattan and steps from Wall Street and the Financial District.
This vibrant new location offers a fresh setting for networking, learning, and connecting with the leaders shaping the future of rail.
Owner & Founder, ABH Consulting
Tony Hatch has been a senior transportation analyst on Wall Street for more than 20 years, starting at Salomon brothers; proceeding to Argus, PaineWebber, and NatWest Markets (USA) prior to starting his independent analyst/consultancy in 1999.
anthonybhatch@gmail.com
Editor-in-Chief, Progressive Railroading
Pat has more than 25 years of reporting and editing experience. He oversees the editorial operation of Progressive Railroading magazine and ProgressiveRailroading.com
pat.foran@tradepress.com
Publisher, Progressive Railroading
Kirk has an extensive background in communications, marketing, advertising, management, and sales. He has been involved in the rail industry for over 20 years, including the past 10 years with Progressive Railroading. In addition to being the co-master of ceremonies, Kirk also oversees sponsorship sales for RailTrends.
kirk.bastyr@tradepress.com
General Questions? Contact education@tradepress.com
Director of Events and Education
(414) 228-7701 ext 458
wendy.dietzler@tradepress.com
