Southeastern States Department of Transportation Rail Divisions and the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) North Carolina Triangle Chapter are jointly hosting a regional forum on rail issues focused on eight Southeastern states (DC, VA, NC, TN, SC, GA, AL and FL).

Southeast Rail Forum (SRF): Tracking for the Future is scheduled  for  March 10-12, 2025 at the Sheraton in Raleigh, NC.

Southeast Rail Forum 2025 Sponsors:

  • VHB

    VHB’s passion for making meaningful contributions to the world through our work propels us to look at projects from every angle and ask the questions that lead to smarter, more innovative, technology-driven solutions.

    With the ever-changing needs of rail systems, our relationships with local, state, and federal regulators provide our team with the insight to help identify and navigate funding, right-of-way, planning and design, environmental impacts and regulations, and stakeholder communication. VHB helps clients make informed decisions to move projects forward. With a future-focused mindset, we work to deliver resilient and sustainable solutions for clients and communities.

  • HDR

    HDR is a 100% employee-owned professional services firm. Founded over a century ago to bring electricity to a changing world, we are now a global company specializing in architecture, engineering, environmental and construction services. Our success in built and natural environments continues as we collaborate to solve our clients' and communities' most complex challenges.

  • Benesch

    Benesch is a multi-disciplined engineering firm enhancing infrastructure nationwide through planning, design, and construction management. We work with Class I railroads, shortlines, and passenger rail agencies, offering comprehensive services like bridge design and rail studies. Our 75+ years of industry expertise allows us to deliver innovative, efficient, and safe railroad projects.

  • Moffatt & Nichol

    Moffatt & Nichol provides engineering and consulting services to clients in the transportation, energy, environmental, federal, marine terminal, and urban development markets around the world. Freight and passenger rail systems continue to be at the forefront of economic development as well as the trend towards commuter rail as a more sustainable method of transportation.

  • Mott MacDonald

    Mott MacDonald - Brilliant People Empowered to do Brilliant Things.

    We plan, design, deliver, and maintain the infrastructure that is integral to people’s lives. For over 150 years, we have applied technical excellence and innovation to deliver projects that transform our clients and communities. 

    Engineering. Management. Development.

  • Kimley-Horn

    Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier engineering, planning, and design consultants. We combine creative yet practical solutions, a sense of urgency, and a focus on bottom line value to meet your specific needs. A full-service firm, Kimley-Horn provides the rail expertise you need—from feasibility studies to complex engineering.