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RSSB and University of Birmingham are proud, on the behalf of the United Kingdom, to host the 13th World Congress on Railway Research (WCRR).

With the Covid-19 pandemic having huge and long-lasting impact on the rail sector, the new knowledge and novel solutions generated by research are even more important than before and they will be essential in the recovery.

Increasing research quality and speed, putting the findings quickly into action and fostering international co-operation to work together on the common challenges faced by the railways will be key to our ability to attract customers back, deliver great value for money and lead on transport sustainability.

As the flagship international congress on railway research WCRR 2022 will bring together the global community to explore this theme over the course of an exciting five day programme of activities. We look forward to welcoming you to the heart of the UK, and this Congress which will champion technical development, advocate collaboration and inspire the next generation of rail professionals.

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What to expect

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Ticket prices:

Five-day pass: £1,100 +VAT, Student/Concessions: £450 +VAT

Please note registration closes Friday 27th May

Birmingham | The Heart of the UK's new high-speed rail network

Home to the oldest railway roundhouse in the world, Birmingham is the perfect host to WCRR 2022.

A vibrant city in the heart of England, Birmingham is full of world-famous culture, heritage, eclectic cuisine, and entrepreneurial confidence. There has never been a more exciting time to visit, with the city undergoing a £10bn redevelopment plan which supports Birmingham’s transformation into a world class city centre. The cosmopolitan city was once known as ‘The City of a Thousand Trades’ and proudly boasts more miles of canals than Venice.

Birmingham already offers fantastic transport links by rail and air. Following the HS2 project for development of a new high-speed rail network, the city will become a central hub offering faster connections between UK cities including Glasgow, Sheffield, London, and Manchester.