Rail Transportation Program

Click HERE for a pdf copy of the FINAL Program as of 8/9/2021

If you have any questions about the conference or registration, please contact Amanda at alkerttu@mtu.edu, Thank you!

Morning Plenary -

• Reauthorization Impacts
• Michigan Mobility 2045 - Rail Under Change

Breakout Sessions

• Preparing Federal Rail Grant Applications
• Passenger Possibilities from Reauthorization
• Improving the Rail Environmental Footprint - Changes in Fuels; Smartway Transport Parnership; Trip Optimizer and/or PTC Opportunities for Change
• Shipper Panel - Transloading; Car Load Shipping; Multi-Owner Rail 
• Shortline Update - Representatives from Michigan Shortlines and Their Ideas for the Future
• Michigan Mobility 2045 - Details of the Plan, Listening Session for Public Input
• Rail Changes in Michigan - CN Asset Transfer to Watco; Propane Resiliency; Lake State Railway Expansions
• Rail Safety - Diagnostic Study Team Reviews; State Action Plan; Rail Corridor Utility Permitting or Grade Separation Plan

PDH Certificate: Click here to download the PDH certificate.  Up to 8 hours can be recorded for professional development.