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IEEE INNOVARail conference · 2027
The future
runs on rail.
New ideas. Shared expertise. Real-world progress.
The railroad research and technology community comes together in Pueblo, Colorado.
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THE NEXT STOP
IN RAIL INNOVATION
THE 2027 EDITIONIN RAIL INNOVATION
Welcome to
Pueblo
Colorado, USA38.25° N / 104.61° W
01 / DestinationPueblo, Colorado
02 / Conference datesTBA
03 / Conference venueTBA
04 / RegistrationTBA
A meeting of minds
Bringing the people and ideas behind rail’s next chapter together.
INNOVARail connects railroad research, technology, and development across freight, passenger rail, and transit. It’s a place for researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and students to share knowledge and explore what comes next.
Across disciplinesFrom infrastructure to intelligent systems.
Across the industryFrom research questions to railway practice.
The conversations that move us
A whole-system
view of rail.
From the track beneath a train to the systems that guide it, explore the research areas that bring the INNOVARail community together.
Rolling stock
Vehicle design, performance, inspection, and maintenance.
Energy & propulsion
Motive power, energy efficiency, and the next generation of propulsion.
Communication & train control
Connected systems, signaling, and reliable train control.
Network, operations & capacity
More effective networks, smarter operations, and better use of capacity.
Passenger & transit
The systems and services that connect people and communities.
Safety & security
Research and practice for a safer, more secure railway.
Innovation & new technologies
New tools, emerging ideas, and their application to real railway challenges.
These research areas reflect the 2026 conference. The 2027 technical tracks and submission requirements are TBA.
Our 2027 destination
A rail city.
A fresh perspective.
INNOVARail heads to Pueblo, Colorado, where the city’s railway heritage provides a fitting backdrop for conversations about rail’s future.
The conference venue and travel details will be announced here as plans are confirmed.
Discover PuebloThe road to 2027
Your next stop
starts here.
Planning is underway. Check back for confirmed dates, the call for papers, and details to help you plan your visit.
Help shape the conversation.
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities for 2027 are TBA.