Railway research, training & skills news
Latest R&D, education and skills development news from the global railway industry.
Automated main line train operation requirements to be studied
GERMANY: Federal railway research body DZSF is providing €1·7m to fund two projects to define requirements for authorising the automated operation of regional and main line passenger services.
Revolution Very Light Rail demonstrator vehicle prepared for testing
UK: The prototype Revolution Very Light Rail railcar has been delivered to the Quinton Rail Technology Centre at Long Marston, where final assembly, system integration and performance validation testing will be completed by early 2021 ahead of demonstration to potential railway project sponsors and stakeholders.
Shipping company joins RSSB to benefit from rail’s safety culture
UK: DFDS Seaways Immingham has joined the Rail Safety & Standards Board as its first shipping company member.
Seven steps needed to address looming rail skills shortage
UK: Action needs to be taken now prevent a serious escalation of skills shortages in the rail industry over the next five years, according to the ‘Back on Track’ report published by City & Guilds and the National Skills Academy for Rail.
Research aims to reduce electrification costs
UK: Research to improve the reliability of current and future electrification schemes has been undertaken by engineers from Sheffield University, supported by supplier Furrer+Frey and Network Rail.
Alstom’s training courses awarded quality certification
FRANCE: Alstom has obtained Qualiopi quality certification from standardisation body AFNOR for the training activities that its Valenciennes and Saint-Ouen sites organise for customers, service providers and subcontractors.
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
SLC becomes newest train operator and sets up training academy
KRRI tests 5G-based autonomous train control
An ‘exciting time’ for rail industry apprentices
Teruel to host RENFE digital skills hub
Norfolk Southern uses Waze for targeted level crossing safety messages
Short Line Safety Institute offers assessment model to commuter operators
Scottish hydrogen train demonstrator procurement begins