Latest Education News
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UK DfT Submits Proposal to Attract Young Train Drivers
The UK Department for Transport has submitted a proposal to lower the minimum age for train drivers in Great Britain from 20 to 18.
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FEATI University Sets Its Sights on Railway Engineering and Technology
FEATI University, the Philippines, has set its sights on becoming a leading academic institution in railway engineering and technology.
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Alstom Training at Ajman University a Success
Following a MoU Alstom and Ajman University (UAE) signed in February, Alstom has trained 15 students and is now offering apprenticeships.
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Alstom and Ajman University (UAE) Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Alstom and Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates have signed a MoU. In return for expertise, Alstom will have access to the local tal…
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Upskill your Young Railway Engineers and Apprentices to keep up with the rapidly evolving Industry
“All Change Please!” will feature instructive presentations, in-depth workshops, enlightening site visits and crucial networking activities,…
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Mechan Makes Grade at National College for High Speed Rail
The depot maintenance specialist has supplied a bogie press and a set of lifting jacks to the National College for High Speed Rail in Doncas…
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Careers in Rail: Apprenticeships
Careers in Rail: In this article Railway-News presents a round-up of the most important questions for potential apprentices to consider when…
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Careers in Rail: Interview with NCHSR CEO Clair Mowbray
We interview Clair Mowbray, CEO of the National College for High Speed Rail (NCHSR), to find out more about what the college offers apprenti…
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Careers in Rail: Interview with Learner Jonathan Tranter
Careers in Rail: We spoke to Jonathan Tranter, currently studying at the National College for High Speed Rail, to find out what it's like to…
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Careers in Rail: Interview with Learner Megan Foster
We spoke to Megan Foster, currently studying at the National College for High Speed Rail and asked her about her experience so far as an app…
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MoU Signed for Rail Industry Education and Research in Thailand
The MoU is Bombardier’s first academic partnership in Thailand to focus on this advanced level of rail industry education and research...
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Science, Research and Rail: The Industry and Academia in Australia and New Zealand
Andrew Meier, the Executive Director and CEO of the Australasian Centre for Rail Innovation (ACRI) tells Railway-News what research and rail…
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Transport Secretary Opens Alstom’s New Academy for Rail
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling last week (October 4 2017) opened a new north-west rail academy which is due to train 500 apprentices ove…
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The Role of Academia in the Rail Industry
Technology is evolving, and for this to occur it must happen not just at an industry level. The role of academia in the rail industry has ne…
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Delhi Metro Rail Academic Collaboration
A new Delhi Metro Rail academic collaboration will set the groundwork for a long-term partnership between academic institutions and industry…
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New French Mass Transit Academy
Keolis and Transilien announced at the European Mobility Exhibition that they will be creating a French Mass Transit Academy.