International Heavy Haul Association Conference (IHHA 2025)

The International Heavy Haul Association Conference (IHHA 2025) is dedicated to heavy haul technologies and operations.

Topics

• Track
  • Track component performance
  • Track maintenance
  • Rail welding
  • Longitudinal stresses in rails
  • Track geometry
  • Special track work
  • Construction and maintenance standards
  • Increasing axle loads on existing infrastructure
• Vehicle Track Systems
  • Wheel/rail interface analysis, optimisation and management
  • Vehicle/track Interaction
  • Condition monitoring
  • Safety and derailment prevention
  • Vehicle/Track Systems and Optimisation
• Operations
  • Long haul trains
  • Network Capacity and Operational Efficiency
  • Heavy Axle Loading (HAL) Economics
  • Train control and capacity optimisation
  • Electrification technology
  • Signalling
  • Service Reliability
  • Security and Safety
• Bridges & Tunnels
  • Bridge rehabilitation and strengthening
  • Bridge management systems
  • Structural Health monitoring of bridges
  • Bridge loading
  • Tunnel operations, management and maintenance
  • Condition and structural performance assessment
• Motive Power, Traction and Energy Efficiency
  • Locomotive maintenance and reliability
  • High horsepower Locomotives
  • Environment, Energy, and Sustainability
  • Traction power supply
• Rolling Stock
  • Wagon design and maintenance
  • Wheels, axles & bearings
  • Detector-based wagon maintenance
  • Brake systems