Northwest Railroad Institute

Students at NW-RI are provided the opportunity to apply their knowledge of railroad operations in the real world including General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR), timetables, special instructions as well as general orders, track bulletins and track warrants on a railroad system.

Students apply their classroom training in a working railroad environment where they make up trains, switch and spot rail equipment.
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Additionally, students receive practical experience by coupling and uncoupling rail cars and locomotives, trouble shooting air brake systems and lining track switches. Working in teams, students inspect, repair and replace damaged or useless tracks.

What makes NWRI the leading railroad training program in the nation?
  • ​Affordable tuition
  • 49 CFR Part 242 Conductor Certification
  • 6 month, focused program
  • Small class sizes for individual instruction
  • Financial aid for those that qualify
  • Graduate placement assistance
  • Hands-on, real world experience
  • High quality teaching
  • Accredited learning
  • Student housing available
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2901 E Mill Plain Blvd Vancouver, WA 98661 1-800-868-1816