Railway research, training & skills news
Latest R&D, education and skills development news from the global railway industry.
Report highlights the benefits of a railroad career
USA: The Association of American Railroads has published Rail Jobs Report: The Value and Opportunities in Railroading to highlight career opportunities in rail freight.
Transport Minister backs launch of Young Rail Professionals Ireland
IRELAND: Outgoing Transport Minister Eamon Ryan wished the team launching Young Rail Professionals Ireland well via video link at a celebration in Dublin on November 7.
Comment: Delivery is the priority
One of the key messages of InnoTrans 2024 was that railways need to focus on delivery to justify the scale of investment and maintain the political support the industry is looking for.
‘Railway Erasmus’ scheme proposed to tackle the sector’s skills shortage
EUROPE: A ‘Railway Erasmus’ scheme providing people undertaking railway-related studies, apprenticeships or internships with an opportunity to experience other countries is among the recommendations of the final report of the Skill Training Alliance For the Future European Rail System project.
Vibrations used to provide tramway safety alerts
UK: Testing on the Sheffield Supertram network has found that the VibeSafe portable track vibration detection system developed by Efficiency Ups Ltd could offer a reliable and cost-effective way of alerting pedestrians to approaching trams.
Crossing asset management research project launched
EUROPE: The XCross research project has been launched with the aim of enhancing the inspection and maintenance of turnout crossing surface profiles.
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
Interview: Innovating in the complex railway system
Greater Anglia offers staff data apprenticeships
Robots and Hyper Tube among KRRI research projects on show at InnoTrans
TransPennine Express makes progress with driver training and staff recruitment
Comment: Contrasting approaches to fixing things
Belt & Road railway training programme to be launched
Manufacturing skills centre to develop rail industry capabilities
Practical recommendations to support women in the rail sector