In 2013 the Rail Transportation Program established the Rail Transportation Advisory Board. The first meeting was held on Feb 17, 2014. The board consists of experts who represent a broad cross section of the rail industry and its stakeholders. Several members are Michigan Tech alumni. The RTAB will provide guidance in the following areas:
- Improving student recruitment, from both an industry and a student perspective
- Consistent and active participation from the industry in project and research opportunities as well as in engagement of students
- Visibility of the RTP as a leading rail university, capable of providing both students and research as future assets to the industry
- Consistent and sustained funding for the RTP
