Railway research, training & skills news
Latest R&D, education and skills development news from the global railway industry.
Colour blindness testing change opens rail jobs to more people
UK: More people with colour blindness will be able to work in safety critical railway roles such as train driving as a result of research undertaken by the Rail Safety & Standards Board at the request of drivers’ union ASLEF.
AlUla rail skills development agreement
SAUDI ARABIA: The Royal Commission for AlUla and Saudi Railway Polytechnic have announced an agreement to boost the capabilities of young Saudis looking to launch a career in AlUla and in the country’s rail sector.
Virtual work experience programme showcases rail careers
UK: Train operator TransPennine Express has launched a free virtual work experience programme aimed at anyone interested in a career in rail.
Railway innovation and talent development MoU signed
CHINA: City University of Hong Kong, MTR Corp and MTR Academy have signed a memorandum of understanding covering railway-related research, talent development and innovation.
Train driver psychometric assessment standard updated
UK: The Rail Safety & Standards Board has updated the standard related to psychometric assessments in train driver selection, to provide greater clarity on the process and validity of psychometric tests and to increase the number of attempts that can be made at passing from two to three.
Skills Late to help young people kickstart transport careers
UK: The London Transport Museum is to host a free Skills Late event on January 30 where people aged 16 to 25 and their friends and family can meet employers and learn about job opportunities in transport, engineering and infrastructure.
CIRO to launch rail MBA course with Keele University
DB Cargo UK opens ETCS training centre
Train drivers demand dignified toilets
Digital twin helps optimise Hong Kong passenger flows
Rail Skills Academy equips young people to join the industry
Professional Certificate in Rail launched to develop industry expertise
Report highlights the benefits of a railroad career
Transport Minister backs launch of Young Rail Professionals Ireland
Comment: Delivery is the priority
‘Railway Erasmus’ scheme proposed to tackle the sector’s skills shortage
Vibrations used to provide tramway safety alerts
Crossing asset management research project launched
Young Rail Professionals to launch in Ireland
MTR launches scholarship programme for students interested in rail careers
KRRI installs private 5G network to test rail applications
GCRE still hopeful of securing investment in Welsh test facility
Network Rail and Korea Railroad Research Institute to co-operate on infrastructure resilience
Interview: Technology migration holds key to a sustainable railway