Overview
For four decades, the Rail Equipment Finance (REF) Conference has been the premier forum for leaders across the North American rail and public transit sectors to explore the future of railcar and locomotive fleets. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, REF continues to deliver the industry’s most current and trusted perspective on fleet demographics, equipment demand, technology evolution, and market dynamics, backed by data and proven forecasts.
We are proud to sponsor and participate in the Rail Equipment Finance Conference. Our rail and transportation experts will join lessors, lenders, operators, manufacturers, and investors to examine how emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and changing market conditions are reshaping equipment strategies and capital allocation.
Sessions
March 2, 12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m. PST
Bridging The Gap — 2025 Shipper Survey Updates
Sanford Sexhus, vice president in Oliver Wyman’s Transportation and Advanced Industrials Practice, will participate in a lunch discussion focused on advancements from our 2025 Shipper Survey, highlighting key challenges and opportunities for shippers and railroads to better work together in 2026.
Moderator: David Nahass, president, Railroad Financial Corporation
Speaker: Sanford Sexhus, vice president, Oliver Wyman
March 3, 1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m. PST
Locomotive Market Review — State Of New Locomotives And Alternative Fuels
Jason Kuehn, vice president with Oliver Wyman’s Transportation and Advanced Industrials Practice, will present information detailing the future of locomotives and their current state in 2026, with advancements on the horizon for alternative fuels.
Speaker: Jason Kuehn, vice president, Oliver Wyman
