Railway research, training & skills news
Latest R&D, education and skills development news from the global railway industry.
Siemens and BCRRE agree long-term research partnership
UK: The University of Birmingham and Siemens Mobility Ltd have announced an academic framework research collaboration, deepening the relationship between the two organisations.
Universities collaborate to support Colombian railway revitalisation
COLOMBIA: Academics from Javeriana University in Bogotá and Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK have worked together to provide government officials with training in railway development.
Aerodynamic research facilities enhanced
UK: The University of Birmingham’s Transient Aerodynamic Investigation facility at Derby’s Rail Technology Centre business park has reopened following a £1·5m renovation.
Recruitment of apprentices for Goole train factory begins
UK: Siemens Mobility has begun recruiting apprentices for its future Goole train manufacturing facility, with 12 three-year Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship positions to be among the first of up to 700 jobs it expects to create at the site.
‘Beware the bubble’, warn level crossing safety campaigners
INTERNATIONAL: The International Union of Railways has selected ‘Beware the bubble’ as the theme for the 12th International Level Crossing Awareness Day, which will take place on June 11.
REMSA to sponsor trips to InnoTrans 2020 for two students
INNOTRANS: North America’s Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association is partnering with exhibition organiser Messe Berlin to send two students to InnoTrans 2020 in the German capital on September 22-25.
Network Rail opens STEM learning facility to inspire the next generation
Effects of operating freight trains on high speed lines to be studied
Fast-charge battery development funded
Rail Human Library aims to inspire interest in railway careers
Tram driving National Occupational Standards to be reviewed
Afghans visit high speed rail training centre
Find Your Future at the InnoTrans 2020 Career Boost
Funding for a classroom in a tank wagon and rail safety education
TAZARA and Copperbelt University form skills development partnership
First of a Kind competition offers £9·4m to support rail innovation
Promoting railway career opportunities in Turkey
Shift2Rail invites 2020 research proposals
Network Rail and Strukton Rail to co-operate on R&D
Lightweight bogie made from recycled carbon fibre
Rail associations welcome EU Green Deal proposals
Understanding fuel cell applications
Course builds opportunities for ex-military personnel
Local content emphasised as Alstom awarded Perth train contract