2018 RailTEC Short Course

RailTEC Short Course 2018 participants

The Railroad Engineering Short Course, held on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s campus on August 6 – 10, 2018, focused on track systems and infrastructure components; locomotives, rolling stock and mechanical components; rail project design and construction; and track structural analysis. The 17 participants this year engaged in  interactive lectures, relevant case studies and small group discussions to learn about practical aspects and the science behind railway engineering and transportation concepts. All participants received Professional Development Hours (PDH) and a Certificate of Completion. If you missed the class this year, next year’s class is scheduled for August 5-9, 2019.