Webcasts

FastCast

This "webcast-light" is an economical, highly customized event: truly the perfect entry-level webcast sponsorship opportunity.

As a sponsor, you get:
  • Sole-sponsored, custom content, with available assistance to ensure success
  • Choice of speaker or presenter
  • A full 30-minute, fast-paced broadcast
  • FastCasts are heavily promoted to rail professionals via our digital channels including the Daily News eNewsletter, Progressive Railroading.com and custom email blasts.
  • Optional promotion to your prospect list
  • Constant on-screen branding appears throughout your webcast
  • Registrant/Attendee lead information including name, email (U.S. based only), and postal
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DemoCast

Short of showing people your products/services in person, in your booth, on a show floor, our DemoCast is the best way to show interested buyers how your products can help them. DemoCasts are live, 15-minute product/service demonstration webcasts. After your live event, you receive the full registrant and attendee list, including emails.

DemoCasts are heavily promoted to rail professionals via our digital channels including the Daily News eNewsletter, Progressive Railroading.com and custom email blasts.
Details
  • Option to show a pre-recorded demo video
  • Five-minute Q&A with attendees
  • Archived on ProgressiveRailroading.com for six months
  • Registrant/Attendee lead information including name, email (U.S. based only), and postal


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Progressive Railroading 2025 Outlook Webcasts

An industry expert presenter talks on and about a subject matter to an engaged group of attendees. A turnkey sponsorship to generate high-quality leads.

Sponsor Benefits (up to 4 sponsors/webcast)
  • Progressive Railroading provides Subject Matter Expert and 60-minute virtual presentation
  • Sponsor Logo displayed on all marketing and event materials
  • Registrant/Attendee lead information including name, email (U.S. based only), and postal address
  • Opportunity to place 1 multiple-choice question on registration page (if supplied before closing date)
  • Robust marketing plan generating an average of 150-200 interested rail professionals
  • Webcast archived on ProgressiveRailroading.com for 12 months

February 25 (Sales close: January 14) Shipping, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Intermodal: Optimizing Freight Rail Efficiency

Summary

Freight rail plays a vital role in the shipping, logistics, and supply chain ecosystem, offering efficient and cost-effective solutions for intermodal transportation. As supply chain demands increase, rail operators are optimizing operations to enhance reliability, streamline logistics, and integrate intermodal services. This webcast will explore key strategies to improve freight movement, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure seamless connectivity across transportation modes.

Objectives
  1. Understand the role of freight rail in supporting efficient supply chain and logistics operations.
  2. Explore strategies to optimize intermodal connectivity and reduce bottlenecks.
  3. Identify solutions to enhance reliability and streamline freight rail logistics.
  4. Highlight innovations driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness in shipping and logistics.

April 17 (Sales close: March 10) The Rise of AI in Freight Rail: Driving Efficiency and Reliability

Overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing freight rail operations, from Class I railroads to short lines, by improving asset management, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency. This webcast will explore how AI is being implemented to optimize freight movement, enhance safety, and reduce costs.

Learning Objectives
  1. Explore real-world examples of AI implementation in freight rail operations
  2. Review insights on how AI improves asset reliability, safety, and efficiency
  3. Evaluate the role of AI in shaping the future of freight transportation

July 16 (Sales close: June 6) Internet of Trains: Enhancing Rail Reliability and Efficiency

Summary

The Internet of Trains is revolutionizing railway operations by enhancing infrastructure reliability and safety. Through IoT-enabled condition-based monitoring, operators can predict and prevent delays caused by track and equipment failures, optimizing maintenance efficiency and reducing costs. Advanced analytics further enable data-driven solutions to improve fleet control, streamline operations, and boost overall rail network performance.

Learning Objectives
  1. Understand how IoT-driven condition-based monitoring reduces failures and delays.
  2. Explore ways IoT enhances maintenance efficiency and cost optimization.
  3. Learn how advanced analytics improves fleet control and operational efficiency.
  4. Discover the impact of IoT on overall rail reliability and safety.

October 28 (Sales close: September 15) Maintenance-of-Way Service Market: Key Growth Drivers

Summary

The Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) service market is experiencing significant growth, driven by rising demand for efficient and reliable railway transportation. Increasing investments in infrastructure projects, combined with technological advancements in track maintenance equipment and solutions, are improving operational efficiency. A growing emphasis on safety and reliability continues to shape the future of railway track maintenance.

Learning Objectives
  1. Examine the rising demand for efficient and reliable railway transportation.
  2. Explore infrastructure investments fueling the growth of the MOW service market.
  3. Highlight technological advancements in track maintenance equipment and solutions.
  4. Understand the importance of safety and reliability in modern track maintenance.