2023 Call for Papers

The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) invites all interested parties to submit Papers on subjects of interest to the railway engineering community to be considered for publication and/or presentation at the AREMA Annual Conference. There is a preference for project owner participation on the Paper. Owner approval of the topic is also required for all submissions.

Current Interest Topics

Important Presenter/Author Dates & Deadlines

Platform Chats - Call for Papers Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it takes to present your project or idea at the AREMA Annual Conference? On this episode, host Walt Bleser sits down with two experts on the topic: Program Committee Chair and AREMA Senior Vice President, Trent Hudak, Director Engineering Services, BNSF Railway, and Program Committee Staff Liaison Stacy Spaulding, Senior Director, Executive and Board Operations for AREMA. The trio discusses what the Program Committee looks for in papers such as new technologies and groundbreaking solutions to old problems. They also consider what it takes to present during the General Session and the importance of inclusivity and the diversity of ideas.  If you want to know how best to position your paper for success, you won’t want to miss this episode.

Presenter Resources

Presenter/Author Guidelines   
Sample Abstract
Sample Biographical Sketch 
Sample Conference Paper
Sample Conference Paper Template