Rail transport is a way of 
conveyance of passengers and goods
, by transporting them on wheeled vehicles running on 
rails
. It is also commonly referred to as train transport. Railway transport is capable of high levels of passenger and cargo utilization and energy efficiency, but is often less flexible than highway transport and other private forms of transportation.

Due to many different types of benefits, such as energy efficiency, rail transport is a major form of passenger and freight transport in many countries. Railways contribute to social vibrancy and economic competitiveness by transporting multitudes of customers and workers to 
city centers
 and 
inner suburbs
. European 
development economists
 have argued that the existence of modern rail infrastructure is a significant indicator of a country’s economic advancement.

Keynotes on railways and rail transportation may include the history of railways and how they have evolved through decades. Keynote speakers have extensive knowledge on the history and modern benefits of rail transportation, and they can enlighten audiences with their talks. Keynotes on railways can often tie to other historical events and the importance of this transportation method through the ages.