Railroads are the high tech and environmentally sensitive transportation mode! Don’t believe us? Come and learn why railroads remain the most energy-efficient mode of transportation. Engage with university faculty from the University of Illinois, Michigan Technological University and Pennsylvania State University as you uncover what forms modern railroad track, explore railway equipment from around the globe, and analyze the latest operations, communication and control systems might take. Learn how rail compares with other modes and leads the charge in reducing transportation greenhouse gas emissions! Find out how it all works through virtual sessions, hands-on activities, and field visits to railroad facilities.
