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Training to suit you

Technical Training

Delivered by industry experts

RailEI training started over 100 years ago and has been providing high level technical training for engineers and professionals operating at all levels ever since.

Our courses are designed to develop skills and knowledge in all aspects of railway engineering repairs, renewals and projects – and can help you on your journey to professional registration. Not only will you gain an understanding of the underlying theory, you will develop an appreciation of the real-life challenges facing engineers from our team of experienced railway engineering lecturers.

Earthworks, Drainage & Off-track Engineering Course

This course provides delegates with the detailed knowledge, understanding, and insights necessary to manage the risks presented by earthworks and associated ‘off track’ railway infrastructure assets.

Advanced Track Technician Course

The aim of this course is to give delegates advanced technical knowledge and understanding of track systems, and their associated methodologies and plant. Practical skills will be developed in plain line and S&C surveying and inspection, rail and rail defect management, mechanised alignment maintenance, and rail stressing.

Track Engineering Diploma

This programme gives delegates an understanding of the principles, theory and practice of track engineering in the UK. It is comprised of three modules and involves 100 hours of taught study all mapped to HE Level 6.

S&C Refurbishment

Delegates on this course will gain comprehensive detailed knowledge of switches & crossings and how to undertake refurbishment safely, efficiently and to the required engineering quality. The course will cover both the track assemblies and the trackbed under S&C.

Electrification Engineering

The aim of the programme is to give delegates an understanding of the principles of the theory and practice of electrification engineering in the UK. Gain an understanding of the theory and practice of overhead electrification engineering in the UK, including history and context, interfaces, inspection and maintenance. 

Advanced Switch and Crossing Systems Engineering

This course equips delegates with the knowledge and tools to improve the reliability, safety and performance of switches and crossings (S&C). It covers technical theory, planned preventative maintenance, failure mode analysis and includes hands-on experience through diagnostics and site inspections.

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Industry revered, first class training

Whether in-person or online through our virtual classroom

Technical training

In-person or virtual

Whether in-person or online through our virtual classroom, access first class technical training, developed and delivered by experienced railway engineers.

Virtual candidates can enjoy the four-day course with breaks just like the in-person equivalent, only without the travel and hotels!

Our courses

All RailEI courses use the most up to date content and standards; both attendance options provide the same high quality materials, tutorials, group discussions, interactive working examples and access to tutors in a 1-to-1 environment to answer queries or recap areas of uncertainty.

Join us in person or in our virtual classroom from your home or office as we deliver our industry revered, first class technical education and training directly to you.

In-person courses

In-person courses held at the Derby Conference Centre

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