FRA supported Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech), in collaboration with Pennsylvania State University Altoona (Penn State Altoona) and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), to establish Tracks to the Future: Railroad Transportation and Engineering, a summer program for high school students. All cohorts used a hybrid format where students first spent two days participating in live remote sessions via Zoom and completing hands-on activities mailed to them prior to program start. Students then traveled to one of the host campuses for two days of on-campus activities and field visits. FRA funded the course development, the program fees for the students (including meals and housing), and field visit expenses at the host site. Rail industry companies provided limited travel support for students in need to reach the host site. The program reached over 300 registered students from 26 states over the three years studied. Pre- and post-program assessments showed an increase in student knowledge of railway topics, and the engineering belongingness surveys also showed the positive impact created by the program. With proper support, Tracks to the Future can continue to provide important outreach and education for pre-college students interested in rail.