The 7th edition of the UIC World Congress on Rail Training (WCRT) will take place at the Southwest Jiaotong University in Chengdu, China, from 9 to 11 April 2025.
The WCRT is a major event for academic and rail training institutions, offering a unique platform for railway companies, human resources and training departments, as well as academic, professional, and training organisations, to meet and discuss current challenges and developments in their domain.
Organised by the UIC Expertise Development Platform, the congress draws on the expertise of the regional Railway Training Centres Network. Its primary objective is to further workforce development by sharing best practices in rail training across the global industry.
Who should attend?
The congress is aimed at:
- Training directors, executives, and experts
- Human resources professionals and specialists in human performance and development, at all organisational levels
- Representatives from railway education and vocational institutions
The congress aims to:
- Promote excellence in railway training through best practice models
- Highlight innovative research findings, with practical applications in the rail industry
- Identify emerging challenges in both training and training technologies
- Provide a unique forum for training professionals and managers to exchange knowledge and experiences
Don’t miss out! Join us in China!
There are several ways to participate:
- Attend as a participant: Register and discover best practices in rail human resources management, training, and education.
- Become a partner or sponsor: Join industry leaders such as the Italian State Railways (FS) and National Railways of France (SNCF), the current official partners and sponsors, to enhance your organisation’s visibility.
Detailed information and guidelines for registration are available at: https://wcrt.uic.org/
