Railway research, training & skills news
Latest R&D, education and skills development news from the global railway industry.
UNIFE calls for research funding to ’keep the European rail supply industry number one’
EUROPE: Supply industry association UNIFE has called for the EU budget to include a dedicated €3bn rail research programme as the successor to the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking, saying this would help to ’keep the European rail supply industry number one in the world, amid the global race to challenge ...
Rail Skills Academy strengthens the future of the industry’s workforce
UK: South Lanarkshire’s second Rail Skills Academy has been launched to equip 11 young people with the skills and experience required to thrive in the railway maintenance sector.
Signalling and electrical control training hub opens
UK: Network Rail has opened what it says is its only facility able to offer training for all types of signalling as well as electrical control room operations.
Level boarding included in rail innovation funding competition
UK: Innovate UK has opened the latest calls for grant funding proposals under the First of a Kind programme, which supports the demonstration of innovative technologies to give them a better chance at being deployed by railway companies.
Pilot project looks at low-altitude drones for railway inspection
CHINA: The use of low-altitude drones to enhance the efficiency of railway maintenance is to be explored by Traffic Control Technology and MTR Corp.
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
AI, robotics and novel rail vehicles in RSSB business plan
GBRX head promises ‘innovation with a purpose’ to tackle rail problems
Regulator makes recommendations for assessing costs and benefits of health and safety interventions
Turnout manufacturer highlights engineering career opportunities
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