THOSE WHO CAN, TEACH : WHETHER THE COLLAR IS BLUE OR WHITE, THE PERSON WEARING IT NEEDS TO BE WELL TRAINED

The growing technical demands of railroading have led the industry provide more formalized training for its workers. Rising traffic levels and demographics have also nurtured the emphasis on further training. Railroads such as the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) are working in conjunction with community colleges and universities in providing craft-based and professional program. Training includes working with simulators as well as actual field work. The programs do not focus solely on craft-based disciplines. A foundation in civil engineering forms the backbone of much of the course work. University programs have a more academic focus, with an emphasis on five particular areas: 1) systems analysis, 2) advanced infrastructure design, 3) new technologies in rail traffic control, 4) motive power and train technology, and, 5) information, communications, and sensor technologies.

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  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/6163876
• Authors:
  • Hansen, P A
• Publication Date: 2005-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 48-53
• Serial:
  • Trains
  • Volume: 65
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 0041-0934
  • Serial URL: http://trainsmag.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Railroad engineering; Simulation; Training
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00989414
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: May 3 2005 12:00AM