Railway research, training & skills news
Latest R&D, education and skills development news from the global railway industry.
Australian Railway Research & Innovation Network launched
AUSTRALIA: The Australian Railway Research & Innovation Network has been launched to identify and deliver critical research and innovation in support of the National Rail Manufacturing Plan.
Technology: Innovation must come faster
Wheel-rail interaction and the need to accelerate the pace of innovation were hot topics at the 48th Conference on Modern Rolling Stock held in Graz on September 17-19. Reinhard Christeller reports.
Alstom signs Ontario education MoU
CANADA: The Earth District consortium of Ontario colleges and universities and Alstom have signed a memorandum of understanding covering learning, research and work opportunities in the transport sector.
Research: Integrating AI in the rail sector
A European research project led by Italy’s National Interuniversity Consortium for Informatics suggests that adoption of AI technologies will have a transformative impact on railway business and operations.
Rail research co-operation
UK: The Global Centre of Rail Excellence and Swansea University have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in research at the future test track which is under construction in South Wales. ‘Swansea has some sector-leading strengths in key areas including rail technology, engineering and ...
CAF UK renews Ford & Stanley recruitment services contract
UK: Rolling stock manufacturer CAF UK has awarded recruitment company Ford & Stanley a further three-year contract.
REMSA offers student trip to InnoTrans 2024
Air + High-Speed Rail project launched
First phase of Singapore Rail Test Centre completed
AI technology aims to help prevent railway suicides
Academy graduates join Manila Line 7 project
Class 37 solid oxide fuel cell demonstration
Research: Developing a data interface standard
Network Rail to study composite sleeper profiles
Interview: Making trains even greener
US National University Rail Center of Excellence funded
Contractor showcases rail career opportunities to school pupils
India: IR’s digital journey
Freightliner opens Doncaster training centre to support ETCS roll-out
Bank backs digital railway R&D
Railway engineering degree apprenticeship announced
Rail training programmes developed for young Saudis
Heritage railway to support Network Rail training
Norfolk Southern begins construction of East Palestine safety training centre