UIC Rail Academy: Telecoms Section

UIC Rail Academy

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. Download catalogue here.

Public Course Dates

Course Title Dates Register
FRMCS Overview Live Online: 9-10 Apr, 2-3 Jun, 15-16 Sep  Register Here
FRMCS Engineering Live Online: 24-27 Mar, 19-22 May, 7-10 Jul, 13-16 Oct Register Here
GSM-R Engineering Overview Live Online: 3-4 Feb**, 16-19 Jun Register Here
ERTMS/ETCS for Radio Engineers Live Online: 17-20 Mar, 22-25 Sep  Register Here

* Online Courses run 9am-12:30pm CET
** Online Courses run 9am-5pm CET

Rail Radio Engineering Training Portfolio

Course Title

Course Level
Instructor-Led (Days)
Online Self-Study
Course Code
Rail Radio Communications

 

1
1
MB2021
2
2
MB2020
2
2
MB2803
3
3
MB1802
IP Engineering




2
2

IP2300
5G: FRMCS Planning Phase to FRMCS Build




2
1

FR1703
3
1

FR1702
2
1

FR1713
3
1

FR2002
3
0.5

FR2321
5G: FRMCS Operational Phase




3
2

FR1704
3
2

FR1715
2
2

FR1704
3
1

FR2305
3
1

FR1901
3
2

FR2001
5G Service Based Architecture for Railways
3
2

FR1903
5G Network Slicing for Railways
3
1

FR1904
Certified Learning Pathways
The Critical Communications & Infrastructure Programme (Railway Sector)
UIC Rail Academy: Telecoms Collection
* all courses are available as live instructor-led closed courses

For more information on these courses and to arranged a consultation email uicacademy@wraycastle.com

Prices and Licensing Options (UIC Members Save: 15%)

Category Delivery Method No. Courses/
Course Duration
Single User* Team (2-4)* Enterprise (4+)*
Telecoms Collection On-Demand
& Live Online
12 €5,950 €5,355 POA
The Critical Communications & Infrastructure Programme (Railway Sector) On-Demand Online 6 €4,950 €4,455 POA
FRMCS Overview On-Demand Online 1 €1,450 €1,300 POA
FRMCS Overview Instructor-Led Live Online 1 Day €1,590 €1,430 POA
FRMCS Engineering On-Demand Online 1 €2,690 €2,400 POA
FRMCS Engineering Instructor-Led Live Online 2 Days €2,995 €2,695 POA
GSM-R Engineering Overview On-Demand Online 1 €2,175 €1,960 POA
GSM-R Engineering Overview Instructor-Led Live Online 2 Day €2,175 €1,960 POA
ERTMS/ETCS for Radio Engineers On-Demand Online 1 €3,200 €2,880 POA
ERTMS/ETCS for Radio Engineers Instructor-Led Live Online 3 Days €3200 €2880 POA
5G Courses Instructor-Led Live Online 1 Day €1,185 €1,165 POA
5G Courses Instructor-Led Live Online 3 Days €2,175 €1,960 POA
5G Courses Instructor-Led Live Online 3 Days €3200 €2880 POA

* Price/User

Telecoms Collection

UIC On-DemandOur 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.


    The Critical Communications & Infrastructure Programme (Railway Sector)

    City & Guildes

    The Critical Communications & Infrastructure Programme (Railway Sector) 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. This programme is City & Guilds Assured.

    • Foundation Courses: Telecoms Fundamentals, 2G to 5G Mobile Technologies, 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.

     

    FRMCS Migration and Coexistence with GSM-R
    "...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 and to arranged a consultation email uicacademy@wraycastle.com

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    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