Railway research, training & skills news
Latest R&D, education and skills development news from the global railway industry.
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
UK: The Chartered Institution of Railway Operators and Keele University are to launch a rail MBA programme in February 2025. This is designed to enable rail professionals to gain access to affordable and industry specific master’s level higher education.
DB Cargo UK opens ETCS training centre
UK: DB Cargo UK has officially opened an ETCS training centre at its Doncaster headquarters. There is a Class 66 full cab simulator as well as six ultra-light simulators, two instructor stations, training rooms, a breakout area, study rooms and kitchen.
Train drivers demand dignified toilets
UK: Train drivers’ union ASLEF has launched a campaign demanding access to safe, clean, accessible and dignified toilets for drivers. It has published a report into the current situation which Executive Committee President Dave Calfe said is an occupational safety, public health and human rights issue that cannot be solved ...
Digital twin helps optimise Hong Kong passenger flows
CHINA: The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology-MTR Joint Research Laboratory has used artificial intelligence and big data to predict changes to travel patterns and assist MTR Corp’s operations team in implementing appropriate plans.
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
Research and innovation are not ‘optional extras’ for rail freight operators
GCRE launches international innovation competition
Future Skills: Software tools can mitigate demographic crisis
Railway electrification training body launched