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Master’s in Route Engineering: EU/LATAM/Asia.

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in route engineering for railway certification across the EU, Latin America and Asia. 12 modules covering regulatory models, authorisation routes by region, signalling, rolling stock for export, international tenders, comparative safety assessment and export strategy, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Compare the railway regulatory models of the EU, Latin America and Asia.

02

Identify the authorities and requirements in each region.

03

Adapt rolling stock to local requirements.

04

Compare international signalling systems.

05

Analyse certification requirements in tenders.

06

Build multi-region safety arguments.

07

Design railway export strategies.

Profile

Who it's for

  • International railway certification managers handling projects in several markets.
  • Railway tender engineers preparing technical bids abroad.
  • RAMS engineers working on multi-region safety cases.
  • Signalling specialists dealing with ETCS, CBTC and other regional systems.
  • Export managers at rolling stock and signalling manufacturers.
  • Railway project consultants advising operators and contractors.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the railway sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Directive (EU) 2016/797 (interoperability of the rail system within the EU)
  • EN 50126-1 (railway RAMS process)
  • Rail Safety National Law (Australia) (Australian rail safety legislation)
  • AS 7501 (Australian rolling stock compliance certification)
  • IEC 62290-1 (urban guided transport management and command/control systems)
  • IEEE 1474.1 (CBTC performance and functional requirements)
  • Regulation (EU) 1302/2014 (LOC&PAS TSI) (locomotives and passenger rolling stock)
  • FIDIC Yellow Book contract (plant and design-build conditions of contract)
  • Polarion ALM
  • SIMPACK
  • OpenTrack
  • Microsoft Project
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Vertical separation in the EU
  2. 1.2Integrated models in Asia
  3. 1.3Concessions in Latin America
  4. 1.4The role of the State in regulation
  5. 1.5International standardisation of the railway
  6. 1.6The UIC and its leaflets
  7. 1.7ISO/TC 269 and IEC/TC 9
  8. 1.8Export of railway technology
  9. 1.9International regulatory risks
  10. 1.10Case study: comparison of three models
  1. 2.1The ERA and authorisation
  2. 2.2TSIs and national rules
  3. 2.3Notified and designated bodies
  4. 2.4The One-Stop Shop (OSS)
  5. 2.5Area of use
  6. 2.6The rolling stock market
  7. 2.7Accessibility requirements
  8. 2.8Cybersecurity requirements
  9. 2.9Typical authorisation timescales
  10. 2.10Workshop: authorisation route in three EU countries
  1. 3.1Brazil: ANTT and ABNT standards
  2. 3.2Mexico: ARTF and NOM standards
  3. 3.3Argentina: CNRT and Trenes Argentinos
  4. 3.4Chile: EFE and metros
  5. 3.5Colombia and Peru: metro projects
  6. 3.6Use of European and US standards
  7. 3.7Independent assessment in tenders
  8. 3.8Multilateral funding bodies
  9. 3.9Contractual risks in the region
  10. 3.10Case study: certification of a metro in Latin America
  1. 4.1The CR system and CRCC
  2. 4.2TB and GB standards
  3. 4.3CRCC product certification
  4. 4.4CR400 high-speed trains
  5. 4.5Localisation requirements
  6. 4.6Testing on the test loop
  7. 4.7Export of Chinese technology
  8. 4.8Differences from the EU
  9. 4.9Intellectual property and technology transfer
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: analysis of CRCC requirements
  1. 5.1RDSO and its specifications
  2. 5.2Make in India for railways
  3. 5.3Commissioner of Railway Safety
  4. 5.4Indonesia and high speed
  5. 5.5Thailand and Malaysia
  6. 5.6The Philippines and Vietnam
  7. 5.7Use of Japanese and European standards
  8. 5.8International project financing
  9. 5.9Locally required testing
  10. 5.10Workshop: India and ASEAN requirements matrix
  1. 6.1JIS railway standards
  2. 6.2The Shinkansen and its model
  3. 6.3Korea: KRRI and KRS standards
  4. 6.4Australia: ONRSR and RISSB
  5. 6.5AS 7000 standards
  6. 6.6Rolling stock accreditation
  7. 6.7SFAIRP risk management
  8. 6.8Differences from EN 50126
  9. 6.9Exports from Japan and Korea
  10. 6.10Case study: authorisation in Australia
  1. 7.1ETCS as an exportable standard
  2. 7.2CTCS in China
  3. 7.3CBTC in metros worldwide
  4. 7.4PTC in North America
  5. 7.5Japanese ATC systems
  6. 7.6International signalling interoperability
  7. 7.7Signalling certification by region
  8. 7.8Acceptance of safety cases
  9. 7.9Railway cybersecurity to TS 50701
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: comparison of ETCS and CTCS
  1. 8.1Adaptation to track gauge
  2. 8.2Gauges and structures
  3. 8.3Climate and extreme environments
  4. 8.4Local traction and electrification
  5. 8.5Crashworthiness standards by region
  6. 8.6Accessibility by region
  7. 8.7Type tests in the destination country
  8. 8.8Local manufacturing and national content
  9. 8.9Maintenance and spare parts
  10. 8.10Case study: adapting a European train for India
  1. 9.1International technical specifications
  2. 9.2Certification requirements in tenders
  3. 9.3FIDIC contracts in railway projects
  4. 9.4Contractual RAMS guarantees
  5. 9.5Required independent assessment
  6. 9.6Local content requirements
  7. 9.7Technology transfer
  8. 9.8Claims management
  9. 9.9Country risk assessment
  10. 9.10Workshop: analysis of an international technical specification
  1. 10.1CSM-RA in the EU
  2. 10.2SFAIRP in Australia and the United Kingdom
  3. 10.3Requirements in China
  4. 10.4Requirements in India
  5. 10.5Recognised assessors by region
  6. 10.6Acceptance of foreign evidence
  7. 10.7SIL equivalence
  8. 10.8Multi-region safety cases
  9. 10.9Management of transferred hazards
  10. 10.10Practical exercise: safety argument for two regions
  1. 11.1Market selection
  2. 11.2Global product platforms
  3. 11.3Management of regional variants
  4. 11.4Alliances with local partners
  5. 11.5Certification management
  6. 11.6Costs and timescales
  7. 11.7Geopolitical risk assessment
  8. 11.8Success indicators
  9. 11.9Lessons from exporters
  10. 11.10Workshop: export plan for a tram
  1. 12.1Selection of a railway product
  2. 12.2Analysis of EU, LATAM and Asian markets
  3. 12.3Requirements matrix by region
  4. 12.4Proposed certification route
  5. 12.5Technical adaptation plan
  6. 12.6Safety strategy
  7. 12.7Economic and risk analysis
  8. 12.8Conclusions and future work
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Polarion ALM, SIMPACK, OpenTrack and Microsoft Project, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for type tests in the destination country, multi-region safety assessments and technical adaptations of rolling stock. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Directive (EU) 2016/797, EN 50126-1, Rail Safety National Law (Australia), AS 7501, IEC 62290-1, IEEE 1474.1, Regulation (EU) 1302/2014 (LOC&PAS TSI), FIDIC Yellow Book contract.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Directive (EU) 2016/797, EN 50126-1 and the Rail Safety National Law (Australia) applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Polarion ALM, SIMPACK, OpenTrack and Microsoft Project, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a multi-region certification route for a railway product across the EU, LATAM and Asia, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Regional authorisation route
Map the authorisation route for a vehicle in three EU countries.
Regional requirements matrix
Build a requirements matrix for India and the ASEAN markets.
Rolling stock adaptation
Adapt a European train to the technical requirements of India.
Multi-region safety argument
Develop a safety argument accepted in two different regions.
Master's Thesis
A multi-region certification route for a railway product across the EU, LATAM and Asia, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

International railway certification managerRailway tender engineerRAMS engineerSignalling specialistExport managerRailway project consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Polarion ALM, SIMPACK, OpenTrack and Microsoft Project, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent professional experience, plus a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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