Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business, Center for Railway Research and Education (CRRE) is debuting a conference, Rails to the Future: 200 Years of Progress, Building What’s Next, at the MSU Troy Conference and Event Center, Troy, Mich., May 11-13, 2026. Railway Age is the official media sponsor. “Building on the success of the MSU CRRE brand, we are launching a new conference that celebrates 200 years of rail innovation while charting the course for the industry’s next era of growth,” says Valerii Kucherenko, MSU Director of Railway Education and its Railway Management Certificate Program. “This initiative is designed to engage a broad audience—from established railroads to shippers who have experience in shipping by rail and those who are yet to explore rail as part of their logistics strategy. The conference will serve as a platform for dialogue, innovation and partnership, connecting history with forward-looking solutions. It represents an opportunity to expand industry knowledge, foster new partnerships, and support modal shift strategies that align with rail industry growth.” Key themes and topics include “Rail’s 200-Year Legacy: Lessons for Today’s Supply Chains”; “Fundamentals of Freight Rail Logistics for New Shippers”; “Cost, Efficiency, and Sustainability Comparisons”; “Infrastructure, Access, and Policy Considerations”; and “Case Studies: Successful Rail Conversions and Growth Stories.” The agenda includes panels with Industry leaders, current and retired: Additional Information is available through this link. DOWNLOAD THE AGENDA: Agenda – Rails to the Future Conference – May 11-13 – Troy, MI_20260220Download The post MSU Offering ‘Rails to the…
