ASLRRA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2027

ASLRRA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2027

ASLRRA Annual Conference and Exhibition takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana from 14 to 16 March 2027, organised by the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA).

Who Attends

The conference draws railroad officials from the United States, Canada and Mexico alongside rail supply representatives and government officials. It is billed as the only event dedicated exclusively to short line and regional railroads and typically attracts around 1,700 attendees, among the highest turnouts in the association’s history.

Exhibition

More than 150 exhibitors are expected to take part in the exhibit hall, which forms a central part of the event. The 2026 edition in Minneapolis drew 200 exhibitors, underlining the scale of the trade show for suppliers to the short line sector.

Conference Programme

The programme combines an annual business meeting with educational breakout tracks and general sessions. Presentations are led by industry executives, safety experts and government officials, with topics shaped by current developments and regulatory changes affecting short line and regional railroads. A highlight of the general sessions is typically ASLRRA’s “state of the industry” address delivered by its president.

Event Details

Dates: 14 to 16 March 2027
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Organiser: American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA)
More information: aslrra.org/events/conference