Railway research, training & skills news
Latest R&D, education and skills development news from the global railway industry.
Rail skills and innovation collaboration
UAE: A strategic partnership to develop rail sector skills and innovation in the UAE and the wider region has been agreed by Dubai metro and tram operator Keolis MHI and the UK’s University of Birmingham, which has a campus in Dubai.
Battery tender for freight loco to be developed
AUSTRALIA: Freight operator Aurizon has been awarded a A$9·4m grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency to develop, test and trial a battery electric tender to be used in conjunction with a modified diesel locomotive.
Quantum train location testing on the London Underground
UK: Researchers are using a London Underground train to test whether quantum inertial navigation systems could be used to provide accurate location information for condition-based monitoring, train control and signalling applications without needing satellites or lineside equipment.
Tram training transformation
UK: The Light Rail Safety & Standards Board has launched a sector-wide initiative to ‘revolutionise’ training and development at tram operators.
Rail training academy to develop local skills
UK: The Transport, Rail & Infrastructure Academy developed by City of Wolverhampton College and National Infrastructure Solutions was officially opened by Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street on February 20.
East Japan Railway to work with University of Birmingham
INTERNATIONAL: East Japan Railway has signed a memorandum of understanding to work with the UK’s University of Birmingham on innovative technology and staff skills development.
Secondment scheme to develop tram talent
Youth representatives to join Transport for London meetings
YRP Politics In Rail event returns
Violeta Bulc named European Rail Champion as concerns over skills and diversity grow
Australian rail sector promotes non-university career paths
Hydrogen high speed train to be developed
Digital twin used to test novel turnout concept
Innovation in Railway Construction funding announced
Rail Forum joins European Railway Clusters Initiative
Career opportunities at Nexus
Passenger Transport Driver apprenticeship programme now includes trams
Long-term and overseas opportunities for rail apprentices
Train ordered for children’s railway revival
Resilient Infrastructure: Protecting Japan’s national network from earthquakes
UIC launches Middle East Regional Competence Hub
Australian Railway Research & Innovation Network launched
Technology: Innovation must come faster
Alstom signs Ontario education MoU