Railway research, training & skills news
Latest R&D, education and skills development news from the global railway industry.
Teruel to host RENFE digital skills hub
SPAIN: A series of digital competence centres is to be established by national railway RENFE as part of a wider government programme aimed at decentralising skills development to smaller communities around the country.
Norfolk Southern uses Waze for targeted level crossing safety messages
USA: Norfolk Southern is using the Waze mobile app to target safety messages at motorists approaching level crossings.
Short Line Safety Institute offers assessment model to commuter operators
USA: The Short Line Safety Institute says its FRA-recognised multi-method Safety Culture Assessment process for freight railways could be easily transferable to commuter train operators.
Scottish hydrogen train demonstrator procurement begins
UK: The University of St Andrews has begun the process of appointing an industrial partner to participate in the Zero Emission Train Project, which will see a redundant Class 314 electric multiple-unit equipped with hydrogen fuel cells as a technology demonstrator.
Five firms selected for HS2 Innovation Accelerator initiative
UK: HS2 Ltd has opened the second round of applications to join its Innovation Accelerator programme, seeking small and medium-sized firms specialising in process efficiencies and the passenger experience at stations. Entrepreneurs and tech specialists are invited to apply by September 18.
Very Light Rail vehicle prototype under construction
UK: A prototype battery-powered carbon fibre and metal Very Light Rail vehicle is under construction at NP Aerospace’s plant at Foleshill in Coventry.
Task forces to improve Network Rail’s understanding of severe weather and earthworks management
Improved maglev prototype starts test running
European Rail Partnership to succeed Shift2Rail
UK universities and HS2 Ltd finalise research partnership
Level crossing safety training for farmers
George Washington University to advise Amtrak on pandemic response
Virtual reality based training for tram drivers
Spanish partners to research better ERTMS location data
Level crossing inspection trial
Digital automatic couplers on test
Colas Rail and Adecco join forces to seek a more inclusive workforce
EU funds rail cybersecurity research
Eurostar to test facial biometrics for ‘walk-through’ check-in
First of a Kind funding awarded for 25 rail innovation projects
HS2 Ltd launches innovation accelerator
Data-driven performance and short term planning projects funded
Universities study options for battery traction to replace diesel
Latest Shift2Rail call for proposals attracts strong market interest