Fast Track Programs

Fast Track Programs

Want the highest quality railroad training in just weeks?

NARS offers training to potential railroad industry employees in six craft job areas:

These six courses make up our FastTrack Program. People who successfully finish a FastTrack program receive a certificate of completion, college credits and become highly qualified, technically trained candidates for possible railroad jobs.

The courses typically consist of classroom and laboratory training over a four, six or eight week period at our facility on the campus of Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS, a suburb of Kansas City.

Our philosophy is practice and performance. We are dedicated to reality-based, feedback-oriented training programs that let you master safe and correct work methods. With your skills honed, you will have the ability and confidence needed to work safely and successfully in the railroad industry.

Tuition and expenses are reasonably priced. Some railroads may underwrite a portion of FastTrack training costs for future employees.

Alternative educational undergraduate loans and Veterans/GI Benefits may be applicable. .

FastTRack class 2012 Schedule

  • Conductor
    January 23 – March 2
    February 13 – March 23
    February 27 – April 6
    March 12 – April 20
    April 2 – May 11
    April 16 – May 25
    May 21 – June 29
    June 4 – July 13
    July 9 – August 17
    July 23 – August 31
    August 20 – September 28
    September 10 – October 19
    October 1 – November 9

  • Welder

    TBD

  • Freight Car Repair
    April 9 – May 11
    October 8 – November 9

  • Locomotive Electrician
    June 4 – June 29

  • Locomotive Mechanical
    June 4 – June 29
    September 17 – October 12

  • Signal Systems
    January 9 – February 17
    July 16 – August 24


Did You Know

To Enroll...

To enroll in a NARS FastTrack program you need to:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • High school graduate or completed the GED
  • Successfully complete the admissions application process