# RailTrends 2026

- Dates: 19 November 2026 to 20 November 2026
- Location: New York Marriott Downtown, New York, United States
- Address: 85 West Street at Albany Street
- Organiser: Trade Press Media Group
- Industry: Supply Chain & Logistics
- Expected attendance: 202

## About

RailTrends 2026 is an executive-level conference for rail industry leaders focusing on operational, financial, and regulatory trends in the rail industry. It convenes senior leaders across finance, operations, government, investment, and more.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.railtrends.com/)
- [Registration](https://book.passkey.com/go/RailTrends)

## Topics

- Transportation
- Marketing
- Sales
- Finance
- Government
- Pricing
- Trade
- Investment
- Operations
- Industry
- Financial
- Networking

## Speakers

- Tony Hatch, Owner/Founder, ABH Consulting
- Kirk Bastyr, Progressive Railroading
- Chuck Baker, President, ASLRRA
- Francisco Fabila, President, Mexican Railway Association (AMF)
- Eric Harvey, President & CEO, Railway Association of Canada
- Ian Jefferies, President & CEO, Association of American Railroads
- Adriene Bailey, Partner and Head of Rail - Americas, Oliver Wyman
- Eric Gehringer, Executive Vice President-Operations, UP
- Fernando Lopez Guerra, CEO, Grupo Mexico Transportes
- David Fink, Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration
- Kari Gonzales, President & CEO, MxV
- David BenDavid, CEO, RailVision
- Aaron Bernard, Founder, Spatial Media
- Joe Eldridge, CTO/COO, Tracsis
- Chris Haas, Business Development Executive-Rail, Wisetech Global
- Urszla Soucie, President, Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association
- Ashley Wieland, President, National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association
- Andrew Sibold, Director of Economics, Intermodal Association of North America
- Mark George, President & CEO, Norfolk Southern
- Gina Trombley, EVP Sales and Marketing & CCO, Wabtec Corporation

## Where to stay

- **Duane Street Hotel**: 220 m from the venue, 182 Duane Street
- **The Frederick Hotel**: 280 m from the venue
- **Four Seasons Private Residences New York Downtown;Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown**: 320 m from the venue, 27 Barclay St, New York
  - [Hotel website](https://www.fourseasons.com/newyorkdowntown/)
  - Phone: +1-646-880-1999
- **The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel**: 370 m from the venue, 123 Nassau Street, New York, 10038
- **Warren Street Hotel**: 410 m from the venue, 86 Warren Street, New York, 10007
- **Aloft Manhattan Downtown**: 430 m from the venue, 49 Ann Street, New York, 10038
  - [Hotel website](http://www.aloftmanhattandowntown.com/)
- **M Social Hotel New York Downtown**: 500 m from the venue, 55 Church Street, New York, 10007
  - [Hotel website](https://www.msocial.com/en/new-york/m-social-hotel-new-york-downtown/?utm_source=local-directories&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=travelclick-localconnect)
  - Phone: +1-212-693-2001
- **Walker Hotel Tribeca**: 560 m from the venue, 77 Walker Street, 10013
  - [Hotel website](https://www.walkerhotels.com/walker-hotel-tribeca)
  - Phone: +1-212-735-8000

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #railtrends2025

- [RailTrends 2026](https://www.progressiverailroading.com/industryevents/article/RailTrends-2026--76171)
  - RailTrends 2026 is heading to Downtown New York City. The annual summit will be held Nov. 19-20, 2026, at the New York Marriott Downtown, 85 West Street at Albany Street.
  - By progressiverailroading.com
- [Rail News - Genesee & Wyoming's Miller to receive 2026 Railroad ...](https://www.progressiverailroading.com/people/news/Genesee-Wyomings-Miller-to-receive-2026-Railroad-Innovator-Award--77199)
  - Miller will receive the award during RailTrends 2026, which will be held Nov. 19-20 at the New York Marriott Downtown in New York City. For more information about the event, log onto RailTrends.com.
  - By progressiverailroading.com
- [prmediakit.com](https://prmediakit.com/e/PR/All_Marketing/2026/20260501-PR-RailTrends-earlybird_alums.html)
  - RailTrends 2026, takes place November 19 & 20 at the New York Marriott Downtown (85 West Street at Albany Street) to accommodate the high demand to attend. See you in November in NYC.
  - By prmediakit.com

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/railtrends-new-york-a2e55449724e/