Railway research, training & skills news
Latest R&D, education and skills development news from the global railway industry.
First responders offered railway safety training
USA: The Operation Lifesaver level crossing safety campaign organisation has started offering free Railroad Investigation & Safety Course training for first responders.
DB Cargo to test operation of long trains using distributed power with LTE
GERMANY: Final preparations are in hand for a programme of tests to determine the feasibility of regular operation of long freight trains with distributed power using LTE technology.
ERRAC outlines nine strategic railway research priorities
EUROPE: The European Rail Research Advisory Council has published a list of nine ‘transforming projects’ which it believes are needed to maximise rail’s contribution towards meeting European transport and environmental goals.
Real-Time Asset Management research grants awarded
USA: The Federal Transit Administration’s Real-Time Asset Management research programme has awarded grants totalling $1·37m to six projects which aim to enhance asset management and safety by deploying innovative technologies.
Pan-European alliance to develop rail skills base
EUROPE: The Skill Training Alliance For the Future European Rail system partnership of 32 organisations from across the transport, policy and education sectors has been launched to address the rail industry’s current and emerging skills and training needs.
ERA seminar examines human factors in rail automation
EUROPE: Recognising that humans cannot be wholly removed from what it terms ‘the socio-technical system’ of railway operation, the European Union Agency for Railways is hosting a virtual seminar on December 2-3 to examine human and organisational factors in railway automation.
Stadler partners with Newcastle University to support metro fleet renewal
Automated main line train operation requirements to be studied
Revolution Very Light Rail demonstrator vehicle prepared for testing
Shipping company joins RSSB to benefit from rail’s safety culture
Seven steps needed to address looming rail skills shortage
Research aims to reduce electrification costs
Alstom’s training courses awarded quality certification
Rail steel R&D partnership
East Coast Main Line electrification research agreement
Research project starts work on FRMCS demonstrator
RIA and Women In Rail launch pan-industry equality charter
Hydrogen fuel cell train to be developed with EU funding
Digital railway research centre handed over
Rail sector targets Generation Z
Competence management technology company looks to Asia-Pacific market
Freight ATO demonstration on track
Scientific study to improve understanding of Covid-19 transmission on trains and buses
Rail Technical Strategy to focus on outcomes