Research, training & skills news – Page 7
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NewsProfessional Certificate in Rail launched to develop industry expertise
AUSTRALIA: The Australasian Railway Association has launched a Professional Certificate in Rail which is designed to equip both new starters and experienced rail staff with up to-date knowledge directly applicable to real-world projects and operations. The 25-week online programme created in partnership with industry experts aims ...
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NewsReport highlights the benefits of a railroad career
USA: The Association of American Railroads has published Rail Jobs Report: The Value and Opportunities in Railroading to highlight career opportunities in rail freight.
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NewsTransport Minister backs launch of Young Rail Professionals Ireland
IRELAND: Outgoing Transport Minister Eamon Ryan wished the team launching Young Rail Professionals Ireland well via video link at a celebration in Dublin on November 7. Ryan said he believed YRP Ireland would have the same influence in the country that the eponymous networking association had ...
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In depthComment: Delivery is the priority
One of the key messages of InnoTrans 2024 was that railways need to focus on delivery to justify the scale of investment and maintain the political support the industry is looking for.
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News‘Railway Erasmus’ scheme proposed to tackle the sector’s skills shortage
EUROPE: The final report of the Skill Training Alliance For the Future European Rail System project has been issued.
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Metro Report InternationalVibrations used to provide tramway safety alerts
UK: Testing on the Sheffield Supertram network has found that the VibeSafe portable track vibration detection system developed by Efficiency Ups Ltd could offer a reliable and cost-effective way of alerting pedestrians to approaching trams.
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NewsCrossing asset management research project launched
EUROPE: The XCross research project has been launched with the aim of enhancing the inspection and maintenance of turnout crossing surface profiles. The project will use handheld 3D laser scanning and computer vision to create a digital twin. Advanced optimisation strategies will then be used to determine ...
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NewsYoung Rail Professionals to launch in Ireland
IRELAND: Networking and career development body Young Rail Professionals is to launch an Irish branch at an event in Dublin on November 7.
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Metro Report InternationalMTR launches scholarship programme for students interested in rail careers
CHINA: To celebrate 45 years of metro services in Hong Kong, MTR Corp is offering 45 scholarships for local students who are interested in pursuing a career in the railway sector. Applications for the HK$5m Ride to Success programme will open in January 2025. It aims ...
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NewsKRRI installs private 5G network to test rail applications
SOUTH KOREA: Korea Railroad Research Institute is installing a private 5G-R telecoms network at its Osong test centre as a basis for testing 5G applications in rail.
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Rail Business UKGCRE still hopeful of securing investment in Welsh test facility
UK: Representatives of the planned Global Centre for Rail Excellence test facility in South Wales have agreed that securing funding is challenging but reiterated their hope that it can be secured soon. Speaking to Rail Business UK at the InnoTrans trade fair in Berlin, GCRE noted ...
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Rail Business UKNetwork Rail and Korea Railroad Research Institute to co-operate on infrastructure resilience
INTERNATIONAL: British infrastructure manager Network Rail and the Korea Railroad Research Institute have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to improve the resilience of rail infrastructure to extreme weather. Areas of mutual interest include evaluation techniques for landslides, working on subgrade instability using business ...
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In depthInterview: Technology migration holds key to a sustainable railway
Co-operation between suppliers, operators and regulators is essential if technical advances are to deliver an efficient, cost-effective and competitive railway, incoming UNIFE Director General Enno Wiebe tells Chris Jackson.
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Rail Business UKResearch and innovation are not ‘optional extras’ for rail freight operators
UK: The Chief Executive of the Rail Safety & Standards Board has called on the rail freight sector to co-fund research to help achieve the previous government’s ‘bold’ goal of increasing rail freight by 75% by 2050. Speaking at the 32nd Rail Freight Group Conference in ...
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Rail Business UKGCRE launches international innovation competition
UK: The Global Centre of Rail Excellence launched a rail innovation competition in partnership with Innovate UK and the Department for Business & Trade at the InnoTrans trade show in Berlin. The £500 000 competition asks teams to address thematic rail challenges including minimising degradation of ...
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In depthFuture Skills: Software tools can mitigate demographic crisis
Examples from DSB and Transdev Deutschland highlight how use of resource planning software can boost employee recruitment and retention as the rail industry adapts to an endemic staff shortage.
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NewsRailway electrification training body launched
GERMANY: In a bid to end the shortage of qualified staff at a time when demand for electrification skills is expected to grow rapidly, the German Railway Industry Association (Verband der Bahnindustrie in Deutschland) has partnered with a group of companies to launch a specialist training ...
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In depthInterview: Innovating in the complex railway system
Whereas innovation in railways was once about the search for higher speeds or energy efficiency, Prof Peter Veit believes that the primary focus is now shifting to a whole‑system understanding. It will also be necessary to optimise infrastructure maintenance methods to accommodate rising demand, he explains to Reinhard Christeller.
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Rail Business UKGreater Anglia offers staff data apprenticeships
UK: Greater Anglia is working with Multiverse to offer staff data training apprenticeships. The programme aims to equip employees with increased technical skills and broader knowledge to use data better within their jobs. The intention is that this will help improve the handling of disruption, enhance ...
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NewsRobots and Hyper Tube among KRRI research projects on show at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: Korea Railroad Research Institute is to highlight eight of its latest innovations and research programmes during the upcoming Berlin fair. Evacuation robot KRRI’s Evacuation Guide Robot is designed for rapid response to disasters such as fires and floods in main line and metro tunnels. Mounted ...