The longest-running tradition of the Rail Transportation Program (RTP), Railroad Night is the cornerstone of the RTP’s commitment to bring together interested students, industry, and faculty at Michigan Tech. With a relaxed dinner atmosphere conducive to conversation, students pursue internships and full-time positions with a host of industry representatives—many of them returning Tech graduates! An industry speaker also gives a presentation on current events and research. Previous speakers include FRA and Railroad experts and executives. Students and guests also have the opportunity to look at current rail research being done at Tech.
Railroad Night 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026 with an RTAB meeting (invited only) from 9am-3:30pm, industry discussion from 4-5pm, social hour at 5pm and Railroad Night dinner and keynote address from 6:00-7:30pm in the MTU MUB Ballroom. There will also be a Rail Alumni and RTAB Golf Outing on Friday, September 25th from 8:30am-1:30pm.
Schedule:
Industry Panel Discussion: 4pm - 5pm
Social Hour: 5pm - 6pm
Dinner and Keynote Address: 6pm - 7:30pm
Keynote Speaker:
Rachel Klumpp
Manager Passenger Operations - Interline Services
CN
Registration
Students' and Faculty Registration is now open. Please sign up by 5pm Tuesday, September 22nd.
There is no cost to register for railroad night although a donation to the Rail Transportation Program is encouraged. Rail Industry may register here.
2026 Railroad Night Sponsors
