Rail Industry Summit Sets Agenda for Next Decade with STB Leadership

Key Details FreightWaves and TrainsPRO are hosting the Future of Rail Symposium: The Decade Ahead on July 28, 2026, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The exclusive one-day event brings together rail executives, regulators, and industry stakeholders to address critical challenges facing North American rail networks. Why It Matters As reshoring trends reshape freight demand and technology accelerates change, the rail industry faces a pivotal moment. This symposium provides a high-level forum to discuss strategy, policy, and execution needed for rail to remain competitive over the next decade. What's on the Agenda Surface Transportation Board Chairman Patrick Fuchs will deliver the opening keynote on federal regulatory outlook. The program includes deep-dive sessions designed for C-suite leaders, government officials, and rail shippers, featuring SONAR market intelligence on intermodal trends and live technology demonstrations. What You'll Get Registration covers the full one-day program, all keynote sessions, and a networking happy hour with speakers and rail executives. This working forum environment offers unmatched access to industry decision-makers and emerging technologies shaping the sector's future.