Railway research, training & skills news
Latest R&D, education and skills development news from the global railway industry.
SBB tests automated shunting without possessions
SWITZERLAND: SBB and Alstom have carried out a series of trials using a remotely controlled shunting locomotive on tracks that remained open for normal operations.
Chicago Transit Authority launches first Innovation Studio challenges
USA: Chicago Transit Authority has launched its Innovation Studio project to partner with the private sector to explore new ideas.
Communication training to improve suburban train accessibility
AUSTRALIA: Adelaide suburban train operator Keolis Downer Adelaide has been accredited under the Communication Access Symbol initiative to help passengers with communication difficulties.
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
Rail training academy to develop local skills
East Japan Railway to work with University of Birmingham
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