Railway research, training & skills news
Latest R&D, education and skills development news from the global railway industry.
Indian rolling stock engineers trained in Russia
INTERNATIONAL: Indian rolling stock producer Kinet Railway Solutions and its Russian parent Transmashholding have launched a training programme for technicians from India.
US and Indian rail research bodies agree to work together
INTERNATIONAL: MxV Rail and India’s Centre for Heavy Haul Rail Research & Development are to work together on railway engineering research.
Ethiopian railway academy to support African integration
ETHIOPIA: Ethiopian Railways Corp has launched construction of the Bishoftu Railway Academy.
370 km/h high speed trainset development programme completed
SOUTH KOREA: The development of the technologies required for a high speed trainset with a commercial speed of 370 km/h was completed as part of a 22·5bn won national research and development programme.
Future industry leaders wanted for Transport for Wales’ graduate programme
UK: Applications are now open for Transport for Wales’ 2026 Future Leaders Graduate Scheme, offering the opportunity to help shape the future of rail and bus transport.
India: Start-up develops advanced simulation tool to augment safety
Indian start-up SimDaaS Autonomy is using advanced simulation tools to develop hazard perception and scenario planning that could further improve safety on the country’s railways. Founder Dr Bharat Lohani explains its technology to Bharti Jain.
Animated learning resources launched to help improve rail’s operational performance
Japan: Part-privatised Tokyo Metro looks to grow internationally
Additional funding for London Underground quantum navigation tests
SME innovators aim to improve station weather resilience and the passenger experience
Rail industry needs to create graduate opportunities, says PBH
‘Five firsts’ celebrated at Tuxford as UK rail sector seeks role in hydrogen economy
Freight: Rolling laboratory supports innovation
Greater Anglia opens applications for First Step into Rail employability scheme
Air and rail policymakers seek action on travel multimodality
Singapore public transport sector upskilling initiative launched
LNER’s ERTMS driver training app enhanced
Research: AŽD Praha's autonomous train is on track
Pandrol targets Chinese railway sector with i+weld
Railway systems and urban transport training for young Egyptian engineers
European Commission brings people together to discuss how to make transport careers more attractive
Arctic Test Arena offers the right kind of snow for railway technology research
Translink hosts international level crossing safety and technology discussions
Automated freight train trial begins on the Betuwe Route