National University Rail Center of Excellence (NURail CoE) students and faculty attended the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) 2024 Annual Conference & Expo on 15-18 September at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. In addition to attending conference sessions, NURail CoE had a booth in the exhibit hall where NURail CoE students were encouraged to volunteer. This gave them an outstanding opportunity to network with industry professionals and to tell them about our mission to develop solutions that will lead to a safer, more efficient, and reliable passenger and freight rail transportation system in the United States.
A special conference track geared towards students included a collegiate quiz bowl, an exclusive tour of the Louisville & Indiana Railroad Company (LIRC) headquarters and rail yard, a young industry professionals panel discussion and a students only networking reception with industry representatives.
The next AREMA conference will be held in Indianapolis, IN on 14-17 September 2025.
