Rail Transportation Program | Michigan Tech Transportation …
Participate in the development of rail transportation and related engineering skills for the 21st century through an interdisciplinary and collaborative program that aligns Michigan Tech Faculty and Students with the demands of the industry.
Courses | Rail Transportation Program
Students can either complete a series of courses applicable to the Minor in Rail Transportation, or simply take individual courses. Below, you will find the courses offered by RTP. Additionally, students may participate in Enterprise projects and rail-centered Senior Design projects.
Rail Transportation Program | at Michigan Tech
The 2023 Midwest Rail Conference "Optimizing Rail Investment" was held August 14-16, 2023 in Toledo, OH. With 150 total registrations and over 30 professional industry speakers, the conference was well attended and very informational.
CN Rail Transportation Education Center
CN RTEC is a space for RTP and REAC (Railroad Engineering and Activities Club) members and for students working on rail related courses/projects to meet and work on their activities. This space also allows students to come relax and socialize with each other.
Rail Transportation Program
Courses An introduction to the planning-design-construction process for highways, intersections, and railroads. Operations, capacity, safety, and geometric design features.
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I graduated from Tech in December of 2005, and accepted a job with BNSF. After my initial training I was assigned as an Assistant Roadmaster in Minneapolis, MN. Since then I have moved to positions of increasing responsibility as my career with the railroad has progressed.
Careers | Rail Transportation Program
RTP works with industry companies to build summer internships and co-op positions. Each year many RTP graduates begin successful and exciting Rail Careers. See Student Resources below for more information. Handshake- Michigan Tech's Recruiting platform for students.
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Justin Hicks graduated from the Michigan Tech Rail Transportation Program (RTP) in December 2009 with a MS degree in Civil Engineering. In Justin’s words “he got hooked on rail” after attending one informational meeting for the Summer in Finland Program during his freshman year.
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I am working on projects that are upgrading older relay based signal systems to newer microprocessor based signal systems in preparation for the federally mandated implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) across most of our rail network.
Rail Transportation Program | at Michigan Tech
Note: Parking Permits are required at the University of Toledo. You will need to get your parking permit prior to parking in Area/Lot 10. You can get your parking permit here. Vehicles must park with their license plate facing the aisle.