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Technical rail engineering training courses


Join our technical rail engineering training courses to empower your team and advance your engineering journey

Our suite of technical engineering courses for the rail sector are crafted and delivered by industry experts.

The programmes are designed to elevate the engineering competencies of professionals involved in railway projects. Gain valuable skills, ensure safety, and uphold industry reliability.

Suitable for both engineers at the start of their railway careers, and those looking to broaden expertise or move disciplines, you’ll benefit from:

Professional development

All courses offer CPD hours and are aligned with UK-SPEC standards.

Interactive learning

All our courses are live virtual or face-to-face. Engage with experts, address project-specific queries, and network with industry peers.

Group discounts

Upskill your team and make savings with our discounts available when booking for three or more delegates.

Upon completion, you’ll be able to apply learnings gained during the course to your work immediately and improve the performance of your projects.

Discover the courses

February 2025

Earthing and Bonding

This course is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of railway earthing and bonding, particularly in the context of AC electrified railways.

It’s a valuable opportunity to enhance expertise and contribute to the safety and efficiency of railway operations.

Go to https://railwayearthing.theiet.org/

2026 - To be confirmed

Railway signalling and Control Systems

Updated annually to provide the most current training on signalling and control systems, this course helps engineers gain a solid foundation in rail control engineering, and to understand both safety requirements and regulations.

Go to https://rscs.theiet.org/

October 2025

Railway Electrification

Our well-established REIS course offers a technical programme that covers essential knowledge and practical skills to enhance the performance of electrification projects.

Go to https://railwayelectrification.theiet.org/

Attendees on our railway engineering courses will learn from industry experts, gaining insight from decades of experience in railway engineering projects.

The courses provide CPD hours, helping professionals maintain and improve their competencies, which can easily be recorded in our Career Manager tool.

Attendee testimonials

“I took a great deal of information from the content presented and also made valuable industry contacts.” – RSCS delegate

“Very thorough and enjoyable course covering multiple aspects of railway in depth which can be applied to your projects straight away.” – REIS delegate

Learn with experts from AtkinsRealis, Network Rail, KONE Elevators, and Rail Electrification Consultancy – Railway Earthing and Bonding experts.

We’re upgrading our systems, and this includes changes to our customer and member account log in, MyIET. It’s part of our big picture plan to deliver a great experience for you and our wider engineering community.

From Thursday, 17 April to Wednesday, 30 April 2025, you will still be able to register for our conferences and training courses but you will not be asked to log in. If you experience any issues whilst trying to register, our Member Relations team is here to help. Please get in touch either by phone at +44 (0)1438 765678 or by email via membership@theiet.org.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

For further information related to specific products and services, please visit our FAQs webpage.

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