Railway research, training & skills news
Latest R&D, education and skills development news from the global railway industry.
Network Rail and TfL to collaborate on innovation
UK: Transport for London and Network Rail have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and share confidential information on asset management, maintenance and environmental issues.
Class 60 steam loco conversion decision expected soon
UK: Design work has been completed for the proposed conversion of a Class 60 diesel freight locomotive to a modern form of steam power. The project’s backers are to make a decision on whether to proceed in the next two to three months, Steamology CEO Matt Candy has told Rail ...
‘All rail is operational’ says the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators as it seeks to grow profile
UK: ‘Operations are central to everything in rail, and we believe that if CIRO succeeds, the railway is better for it’, said Phil Sherratt, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators as it publicly launched its refreshed mission and values in mid-February.
Inclusive Trains programme equips people for railway jobs
SPAIN: Alstom Spain, the Alstom Foundation and training provider Fundación Juan XXIII have launched the second edition of the Inclusive Trains project. This aims to improve the employability of people with intellectual disabilities through training and internships in real environments in the railway sector.
Self-monitoring turnout research targets safety and reliability
CZECH REPUBLIC: Track component manufacturer DT-Výhybkárna a strojírna has launched a three-year research project aimed at developing an ‘autonomous turnout’ which can monitor its own condition and predict any problems before they can cause a failure.
UAE rail sector graduate scheme aims to nurture local skills
UAE: The first intake has completed what Dubai metro and tram operator Keolis MHI says is the region’s first graduate training programme of its kind for the rail sector.
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
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