Our Vision

Develop leaders and technologies for 21st century rail transportation.

Our Mission

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.

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2018-2020 RTP Annual Report

Fall 2020 Newsletter

RTP Promotional Video

RTP Promotional Video

Welcome to RTP!

Summer Youth Program 2020 Announced!

Unfortunately our 2020 program was canceled due to the Covid situation.  There is a brief discussion about this years program and what happened in our 2020 progra
October 15th, 2019 view

RTP Students on the Job: Summer 2019 Internships!

A core facet of the Rail Transportation Program at Michigan Tech has been encouraging and supporting students in securing and completing internships and co-ops within the industry.
October 4th, 2019 view

Michigan Rail Conference 2019

The Michigan Rail Conference 2019 was held August 7-9, 2019 in East Lansing, MI, at Michigan State University
October 4th, 2019 view

Railroad Night 2019

Railroad Night 2019 is in the books!  The 15th annual event was held on October 2, 2019 with a social period starting at 6 PM and dinner with industry starting at 7 PM, both in the Memorial Union, Ballroom A. 
September 30th, 2019 view

Summer Youth Program 2019

2019 marked the 10th year for Michigan Tech's Rail and Intermodal Transportation Summer Youth Program.
September 14th, 2019 view

On the Road: AREMA Conference 2018

David Nelson, advisor for the Railroad Engineering and Activities Club (REAC), and seven students att
November 11th, 2018 view

Railroad Night 2018

Railroad Night 2018 marked another great year for Railroad Transportation at Michigan Tech, with dozens of students and plenty of industry representatives on hand to talk railroads and education. 
November 11th, 2018 view

Rail and Intermodal Transportation Summer Youth Program, 2018

2018's edition of the Rail & Intermodal Transportation Summer youth Program was held July 8-14, featuring another great year of explorations for High School Students throughout the Lake Superior Region! 
April 26th, 2018 view

Michigan Rail Conference 2018

The Michigan Rail Conference was held at the Conference Center at Saginaw Valley State University in Saginaw, MI, Augus
April 13th, 2018 view

Railroad Night XIII & Rail Day/Expo 2017

The Rail Transportation Program (RTP), in conjunction with the Railroad Engineering and Activities Club (REAC) and with support from the RTP Program Par
November 8th, 2017 view

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