A stand-alone module of our established and highly respected Railway Management Certificate Program, this residential five-day program in Pueblo, CO, covers the essentials of railway engineering and technology from a managerial perspective. We combine classroom presentation of concepts with discussions led by rail industry subject matter experts, and site visits to see railroad engineering in action. Railway and Engineering and Technology brings together many aspects of the complex railway ecosystem.
FORT WORTH, TX • PUEBLO, CO MODULE
RAILWAY TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SEPTEMBER 22-26, 2025
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
MONDAY On Site with Rail Fleet Manufacturer
TUESDAY On Site with Class I
WEDNESDAY Rail Rolling Mill Visit; Locomotives and Rolling Stock Topics
THURSDAY On Site at R&D and Laboratory Facility, R&D Policy, Vehicle Dynamics, Brake Systems
FRIDAY R&D Practical Issues and Summary
Schedule and content subject to change. For the latest schedule please email: kucheren@msu.edu
SITE VISIT INFORMATION Fort Worth, TX: Tour of railcar maintenance and manufacturing facilities and a Class I, focusing on rail stock maintenance and production facilities Pueblo, CO: Research & Development and Testing Facilities, with a focus on innovation and industry advancements (subject to availability) COST $5,250 • Includes instructional materials and site visits, faculty/staff support, overnight hotel rooms, daily breakfast and lunch • Transportation to and from the program, and dinner most nights are not included • Discounts are available for multiple participants from
the same company and for early registration • To utilize the best in adult learning practices, class size will be limited to 35 participants
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION A stand-alone module of our established and highly respected Railway Management Certificate Program, this residential five-day program in Fort Worth, TX and Pueblo, CO, covers the essentials of network operations, railway engineering and technology from a managerial perspective. We combine classroom presentation of concepts with discussions led by rail industry subject matter experts, and site visits to see railroad engineering in action. Railway Technology, Research and Development brings together many aspects of the complex railway ecosystem. KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of the program, participants will have improved their understanding of the following engineering and technological topics, which can impact managing today’s and tomorrow’s railroad: • Railway Engineering, Technology, Research and Development Policy • Vehicle Dynamics • Infrastructure - Track, Bridges, and other structures • Motive Power and Rolling Stock • Concepts of Railway Control and Signaling / Communications • Hazardous Materials and Incident Response • Applications for telematics and sensors WHO SHOULD ATTEND? • Railroad superintendents, trainmasters, and middle managers from transportation and support functions with capacity to perform at higher levels • Managers/leaders with limited railroad industry education requiring learning opportunities beyond their experience • Shippers and suppliers needing to learn about the business
of railroading to build better relationships to improve performance, communication and understanding • Staff of rail agencies, regulators, policy bodies, and state/local government • Railroad hires and interns
FACULTY AND SPEAKERS VAL KUCHERENKO, FACULTY LEADER
is the Director of Railway Education, Center for Railway Research and Education (MSU/CRRE). Before joining the CRRE team, Val built a career in supply chain management with Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC), C.H. Robinson Global Forwarding, and Maersk Line, spanning roles across Europe, the United States, and Canada. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY from the #1 ranked University for both graduate and undergraduate Supply Chain Management programs for many years (US News & World Report).
Subject matter experts will join for guest lectures and presentations.
This program builds on the groundwork established by Nicholas (Nick) Little , former Director of Railway Education, whose efforts and leadership have greatly contributed to its current form. Nick’s commitment to excellence in education continues to inspire our work each and every day.
For more information on MSU/CRRE and our research, please visit: raileducation.com
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