REAC Brochure

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For more information:

Visit our Website

http://reac.students.mtu.edu/REAC

OrEmail: [email protected]

For information regarding

c gan ec s

Rail Transportation Program:

Pasi Lautala, PhD, PE

Rail Transportation Program Director

1400 Townsend Drive

Houghton, MI 49931

Visit:REAC's Mission:

. . .

[email protected]

906-487-3547"To organize and participate in events

that increase the visibility of the railroadindustry on campus and among the general

public."


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REAC OBJECTIVES

Lake Linden Volunteer Outing (Oct. 23rd) -Several of the REAC students went and helped the Lake

Linden Railroad Museum with there ghost train

activities for Halloween.

a se awareness an n eres n ratransportation and railroad engineering

Educate the student bod about the

Fall Trip to Minneapolis (Nov. 12-14th) -

Last fall we were able to visit

opportunities and benefits of a career inrailroading

the Northstar Commuter

Line. We were able to tourtheir facilities and ride theline from Big lake to Fridley.

increase the visibility of the railroadindustry on campus and among the

general public

Next we toured theBNSF North Town Yard

and locomotive shop.Both places were great

Expose students to the latestdevelopments in the rail industry through

The History of Passenger Rail Night (Dec.2nd) -

wonderful time.

Speakers: Dr. Bill Sproule, Mr.

monthly meetings and presentations James McCommons and "Mr.Tim Hoeffner.

Was a great event with over 50people and covered topics from

to present and what the futureholds for passenger and HighSpeed Rail.


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REAC 2010 - 2011 Year to Date

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History

Founded in 2005 following the successof Michigan Tech's Summer in FinlandInternational Railroad Engineering

Five students were able to attendthe 2010 AREMA Conference inOrlando, FL. The conference was a

reat insi ht into the industr and

Rail Info Night (Oct. 5th) - Became the first AREMA StudentChapter in 2006

opportunities available.

Multidisciplinary organization whichstrives to incorporate diverse

perspectives of railroad engineeringinto its a roach

ponsore n con unc onwith RTP, we had over50 attendees and 10companies.

oc a -We had a indoors bbq, co hosted with the newTransportation Enterprise. Was a great time to socializewith members from both groups.

Currently have over 40 members from 8different disciplines

Quincy Mine Volunteer Outing (Oct. 16th) -

Helped the Quincy

clamps on their cogtram line.


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Things We Do

Annual Railroad Ni ht - Network

Industry Support is Crucial

with industry representatives as wellas company recruiters

AREMA Conference

REAC activities are made possible by the supportfrom the rail industry and associated

originations.

Field Trips and Tours - Allowsstudents to view and help understandthe rail industry

Support is essentia ecause it o ers stu ents t e

opportunity to develop skills with hands onapplications, to conduct educational visits,

and to network and connect with companiesand recruiters on a ersonal basis.

Monthly REAC Meetings -Informational presentations by

industry representatives on projects

Current types of industry participation includes:

structures to CTC and regulations

Social Events - Allows us to get toknow one another and row our

Field trips and tours

Scholarships and endowments

Internships and Co-ops

student involvement

Community Events - To both getinvolved and help the community

REAC and the Rail Transportation Program at MichiganTech are currently sponsored by:

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