What Is W.A.R.E.S.?

The Washington Railway Engineering Society (W.A.R.E.S.) is a longstanding organization of professionals interested in railway design, construction, operation, and maintenance. It provides networking opportunities for its members and raises a scholarship for students majoring in railway engineering.

W.A.R.E.S hosts four dinner meetings each year in January, March, May, and November. Each meeting includes a keynote presentation by one of our members or a guest. Our membership includes over 400 professionals. Typical attendance at meetings averages approximately 60 participants.

Meetings are held in either Washington, DC, or Baltimore, MD.

We also host a golf tournament in September at Musket Ridge Golf Club in Frederick County, MD.

Annual Corporate Memberships are solicited from companies engaged in the business, which provide a fund for the scholarships awarded to railway engineering students, along with other benefits.

Corporate Membership is paid and comes in three tiers. Your company can become a member here.

Individual Membership is free, and you can become a member here.

All are welcome, and we would appreciate your participation!