UIC Rail Academy: Telecoms Section

The UIC Rail Academy: Telecoms Section features a suite of specialist training solutions for the railway industry covering rail radio engineering and associated technologies.

The Telecoms Section includes courses ranging from individual self-study and instructor-led courses to the Diploma in Rail Radio Network Communications and the comprehensive UIC Rail Academy: Telecoms Collection that includes access to all our rail communications system training material (online and instructor-led) plus an additional range of courses on wider telecoms network technologies.

Telecoms Collection

Our flagship learning product the UIC Rail Academy: Telecoms Collection is a comprehensive source of telecoms technology and specialist rail communications training programmes.

The Telecoms Collection includes the following online courses each features illustrated course books, videos, tests and full tutor support.

Rail Radio Communications: GSM-R Engineering Overview, ERTMS / ETCS for Radio Engineering, FRMCS Engineering
Telecoms Foundation: Introduction to Telecoms, 2G to 5G Mobile Technologies, 5G Engineering Overview, GSM Air Interface
Radio Engineering: Introduction to Radio, Radio Principles, Microwave Link Planning

Learners gain access to high-quality learning materials and support, enabling them to develop expertise in telecoms technology and specialist communications technologies within the rail industry. Licencing options range from single seat to enterprise wide licences. Learn more here.

Diploma in Rail Radio Network Engineering

The Diploma in Rail Radio Network Engineering programme consists of two foundation courses designed to build a student’s knowledge of the core principles of modern telecoms networks and radio communications, along with three specialist courses deliver a deep understanding of the specialist communications technologies deployed across rail networks.

Foundation Courses: Introduction to Telecoms, Radio Principles
Rail Radio Communications: GSM-R Engineering Overview, ERTMS / ETCS for Radio Engineering, FRMCS Engineering

Successfully complete the Diploma in Radio Network Engineering for Rail to demonstrate your expertise. Learn more here.

Individual Online and Instructor-Led Training Courses

Course	Self-Study	Live Online	Live Classroom
FRMCS Overview	11 Hours Enrol Here	TBC* Register Here
FRMCS Engineering	22 Hours Enrol Here	16-18 Jan** Register Here	TBC Register Here
GSM-R Engineering Overview	22 Hours Enrol Here
ERTMS/ETCS for Radio Engineers	32 Hours Enrol Here

**Early Bird Discount: Book by 10th Dec Save 20%

"...the trainer went above & beyond the syllabus, which was fantastic …up to date on all the latest technology & could relate subjects to real life scenarios." Network Rail

"...knowledgeable & enthusiastic trainer adapted well to the needs of the class. An excellent course." Siemens Transport

For more information email uicacademy@wraycastle.com

About UIC

UIC is the worldwide organisation for the promotion of rail transport at a global level and collaborative development of the railway system. It brings together some 200 members on all 5 continents, among them rail operators, infrastructure managers, railway service providers, etc. UIC maintains close cooperation links with all actors in the rail transport domain around the world, including manufacturers, railway associations, public authorities and stakeholders in other domains and sectors whose experiences may be beneficial to rail development. UIC's main tasks include understanding the business needs of the rail community, developing innovation programmes to identify solutions to those needs, as well as preparing and publishing a series of documents such as reports, specifications, guidelines and IRS that facilitate the implementation of the innovative solutions. www.uic.org