Railroad Day on Capitol Hill

Join the freight rail industry in Washington, D.C., for a day of meetings with congressional offices focused on the policies that keep America’s freight moving. This year’s discussions will center on infrastructure investment, safety, Surface ...

2026 Tie Grading Seminar

5:00 PM - 12:00 PM

The Railway Tie Association’s Tie Grading Seminar is a premier educational program designed for professionals across the wood tie supply chain. This multi-day event delivers practical, hands-on instruction in railroad engineering, species and defect ...

2026 RTA Member Field Trip

5:00 PM - 8:00 AM

The Railway Tie Association’s Members-Only Field Trip offers a behind-the-scenes look at operations across the wood tie supply chain through exclusive plant tours, site visits, and interactive discussions. This unique experience gives members direct ...

2026 RTA Annual Conference

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Railway Tie Association’s Annual Conference brings together leaders from across the wood tie supply chain for three days of education, market insights, technical programming, and relationship-building. This signature event features expert ...