Join thought leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the industry as the Commuter Rail Coalition convenes the 2025 Commuter Rail Summit.

The commuter rail industry will convene in Washington DC November 3 – 5, 2025 for round table discussions, fireside chats with industry leaders, technical tours and next-level networking to prepare for both the challenges and the unprecedented opportunities awaiting commuter railroads.

The CRC Summit is the opportunity to connect with industry peers in an intimate setting, to explore new ideas, and collaborate over today’s most pressing commuter rail issues.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Convene for two+ days of robust content, peer-to-peer discussions and fireside chats, plus technical tours offered by MARC and VRE.

Connect with agency leaders, colleagues, and policymakers. Each day offers multiple opportunities to build relationships across the industry, such as Monday’s Welcome Reception in the Gold Room on Capitol Hill, at Tuesday’s Cocktail Hour and Awards Dinner in the Library of Congress’ Great Hall, and as we travel VRE and MARC service on technical tours.

Collaborate throughout the week: discuss best practices, learn with and from others in the industry, share your own solutions to help solve industry challenges, and to embrace opportunities on the horizon.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Agency CEOs, Deputies, CXOs

  • Operations, Safety, Marketing and Public/Government Affairs team members

  • OEMs, suppliers, consultants, contractors and other commuter rail allies.

WHERE WE’LL MEET

Yotel, a Modern Concept Hotel on Capitol Hill

415 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

*REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON*

Registration fees for the 2025 Commuter Rail Summit are inclusive of:

  • Monday night’s Welcome Reception in the Gold Room on Capitol Hill

  • Tuesday evening’s Cocktail Hour and Champion of Commuter Rail Awards Dinner in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress

  • Breakfast, lunch and breaks Tuesday and Wednesday

  • Technical Tours

Registration will be limited to 225 guests. All registrations must be completed in advance:  due to capacity constraints there will be no on-site registrations for this event.

CRC Members: TBD

Non-Members: TBD, as capacity allows.

A la Carte Pricing: Make a la carte selections only if you are not attending the full conference, or will have a guest joining you in Washington:

  • Monday’s Welcome Reception: $125

  • Tuesday Evening’s Cocktail Hour & Awards Dinner $275

(Both of these events are included in full registration rate; no need to “double book.”)

Change of plans?

Transfer your registration to a colleague at no cost through October 24. A $50 administrative fee applies for cancellations received by October 10; 50% thereafter. 

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PROGRAM DETAILS

  • AM
    Optional Tour – Ride MARC Camden Line service from Washington Union Station to Riverside Heavy Maintenance building in Baltimore.
    Tour MARC operations and messaging facility before returning to Washington.

    1:00 – 4:00 PM
    CRC Board Meeting with Lunch

    5:00 – 7:00 PM
    Capitol Hill Welcome Reception
    Gold Room/2168 Rayburn House Office Building
    Sponsored by DB E.C.O. North America

  • AM
    Breakfast/Opening General Session

    NOON
    Luncheon Program

    PM
    Sessions continue

    6:30 – 7:30 PM
    Cocktail Reception in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress

    7:30 – 9:30 PM
    Champions of Commuter Rail Awards Dinner

  • AM
    Summit Closing Breakfast

    Optional Capitol Hill Meetings

    Optional Tour – VRE Service via Fredericksburg Line or Manassas Line

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