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Railroad enthusiasts and students interested in rail careers are invited to attend the 4th annual Michigan Rail Conference in Marquette Aug. 17-18. This year’s theme is Connecting the Dots: Business, Communities and Technology.
The program at Northern Michigan University will feature talks, panel discussions and breakout sessions on topics including the future of rail in Michigan; preserving, maintaining and enhancing Michigan rail assets; UP rail operations; passenger operations in an era of lean public investment; UP shippers; shortline operations; and UP tech companies supporting the rail industry.
Keynote speakers include Tom Baldini, a member of the Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees, and Frank Patton, managing partner of Great Lakes Basin.
The Conference Organizing Committee is offering a limited number of full scholarships, including conference registration and housing, to students interested in rail transportation.
Early-bird registration ends June 30. Go to http://www.rail.mtu.edu/event/4th-annual-michigan-rail-conference to register. For more information, contact David Nelson, dannelso@mtu.edu, 906-487-1734.
