UIC Rail Academy

UIC Rail Academy

Empowering people. Advancing Rail.

The UIC Rail Academy is dedicated to education, training, and skills development in the railway sector. It brings together the expertise of railway professionals, academic institutions, and training centres worldwide to support the continuous learning and development of the rail workforce.

Through a wide range of high-quality training programmes, and strategic partnerships, the UIC Rail Academy aims to prepare current and future generations of railway professionals to meet the challenges of a fast-evolving, sustainable, and connected rail system.

The Academy offers training opportunities and resources designed to reflect the real challenges and priorities of the rail community — from technical domains like telecommunications to key areas such as safety.

This is just the beginning: the Academy will continue to expand, offering a wider range of topics and formats to meet the evolving needs of the sector.

Whether you’re building new expertise or sharing your experience with others, the UIC Rail Academy is your space to learn, connect, and grow — with a focus on collaboration, quality, and the future of sustainable rail.

Our training programmes

Explore current tracks by domain — technical specialisms through to passenger experience.

Telecoms

A dedicated training track covering the technical and operational aspects of railway telecommunications.

Operations and Safety

Training on human and organisational factors (HOF) to strengthen safety culture across rail operations.

Passengers

9th Training on Commuter and Regional Train Services

A programme focused on the operational challenges of commuter and regional train services.

CRTS Africa

The Africa-focused edition of the Commuter and Regional Train Services training.

Accessibility for passengers with disabilities and/or reduced mobility

A virtual training course on making rail accessible for passengers with disabilities and/or reduced mobility.