blog posts Launch of U of I's NURail Center celebrates 'the future of rail transport in this country' May 31, 2024 10:00 am by Grainger College of EngineeringInnovation Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The U of I opened the National University Rail Center of Excellence on Wednesday. It is the first-ever academic rail research and education center of excellence to be supported by the US DOT's Federal Railroad Administration. Share on Facebook Tweet Email