Advanced Rail Operations and Maintenance

Rail systems are very complex and rely on a combination of vehicles, infrastructure, and efficient operations to ensure reliability and sustainability. Key components such as traction systems, train control, and signalling play a crucial role in safe and efficient train movement, while well-designed tracks, stations, and power systems support seamless operations.

Maintenance has always been a significant cost driver, the “invisible” guarantee for reliability and quality of service. Assets deteriorate over time, and if you do not maintain them, you will deteriorate your service, lose quality, lose customers, and in the end lose your assets.

Effective monitoring of performance and maintenance, powered by big data and digitalisation, enables predictive maintenance and minimises disruptions. Human resource management and competency development are essential for maintaining technical expertise, while energy efficiency strategies, such as regenerative braking and eco-driving, contribute to sustainable rail operations. By integrating technology, skilled workforce management, and innovative energy solutions, rail systems can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall service quality.

• Understand the key components of rail vehicles and automation
• Explain the fundamentals of rail infrastructure, track, stations, power, signaling, and communication systems
• Explore how to monitor the performance of the operation and maintenance
• Learn about the implications of big data and digitalisation for maintenance
• Manage human resources and competences in maintenance
• Learn about how to increase energy efficiency in rail operations

• Get inspired by our trainers, understand the main concepts, and learn from successful best practices
• Participate in interactive plenary sessions with introductions by course leaders, presentations by trainers and open discussions with participants
• Challenge your practical knowledge on maintenance and asset management
• Address the topic from an international perspective, enriched by different cultural approaches and points of views
• Participate in practical exercises and case studies
• Benefit from a unique exchange of knowledge and experience between professionals

UITP Training Programmes and all related processes are certified for ISO29990:2010 – the standard for learning services for non-formal education and training.

• Incumbent and new managers, supervisors, and coordinators from the following areas and departments: Maintenance, Fleet, Facilities, Operations, Planning, Finance
• Staff from public transport operators, authorities or the industry
• Professionals interested in obtaining a wider and international perspective on maintenance and asset management and eager to learn more from best practice worldwide
• The course welcomes junior and senior professionals worldwide

All UITP trainers are top level transport and mobility professionals with extensive experience in public transport and operations from different regions of the world. In addition, UITP invites guest speakers to illustrate specific solutions, practices, and case studies.