Railroad Transportation and Engineering Program
June 18 - 20, 2025
Participant Limit: 20
Application Deadline: April 5, 2025
Railroads are a high-tech and environmentally friendly mode of transportation! Stay on campus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and discover why railroads are still the most energy-efficient way to move goods and people. Students will interact with university faculty, connect with rail industry professionals, learn about railroad engineering, and explore career options within the railroad industry.
Open to all high school students from incoming freshman to recent graduates! Students stay on-campus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at no cost, except for a $25 fee to be paid at the time of check-in. All checks should be made payable to the University of Nebraska Foundation.
Activities Include:
- Railroad Model Track Building
- Rail Operations
- Intermodal Transportation Competition
- Trainz Simulation
- Railroad Facility Tour