Railway research, training & skills news
Latest R&D, education and skills development news from the global railway industry.
Singapore Rail Test Centre completed
SINGAPORE: The second phase of the Singapore Rail Test Centre been completed, offering facilities for train commissioning and the comprehensive testing of signalling, telecoms, power, control and other systems under realistic local conditions.
Recruitment and training platform aims to tackle rail’s looming skills gap
UK: Training and assessment services provider The Rail Academy has acquired an 80% controlling stake in Rail Recruiter from Business Daily Group, with the aim of establishing a comprehensive one-stop-shop for recruitment and training.
AI, robotics and novel rail vehicles in RSSB business plan
UK: The Rail Safety & Standards Board includes a focus on digital transformation to help the industry embrace new technologies in its Annual Business Plan for 2025-26.
GBRX head promises ‘innovation with a purpose’ to tackle rail problems
UK: Innovation must have a purpose, GBRX Managing Director Toufic Machnouk told the Railway Industry Association Innovation Conference in Newport on March 25.
Regulator makes recommendations for assessing costs and benefits of health and safety interventions
UK: The Office of Rail & Road has published 10 recommendations to help the rail industry make health and safety interventions more effectively and efficiently.
Turnout manufacturer highlights engineering career opportunities
CZECH REPUBLIC: Turnout manufacturer DT Výhybkárna a Strojírna is collaborating with secondary schools and universities to offer a scholarship programme, internships and factory tours.
Upskilling for a rapidly evolving rail industry
Research centre to explore the use of AI and fare evasion in public transport
Transport for NSW and Network Rail to collaborate
RIA launches rail training service
Improving disability awareness training for rail staff
Network Rail and TfL to collaborate on innovation
Class 60 steam loco conversion decision expected soon
‘All rail is operational’ says the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators as it seeks to grow profile
Inclusive Trains programme equips people for railway jobs
Self-monitoring turnout research targets safety and reliability
UAE rail sector graduate scheme aims to nurture local skills
Colour blindness testing change opens rail jobs to more people
AlUla rail skills development agreement
Virtual work experience programme showcases rail careers
Railway innovation and talent development MoU signed
Train driver psychometric assessment standard updated
Skills Late to help young people kickstart transport careers
CIRO to launch rail MBA course with Keele University