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3 November - 12 December 2025
Scheduled Digital / Online Course

3 November - 12 December 2025
Scheduled Digital / Online Course

Advanced Global CBTC Insights

Get Unique and Invaluable CBTC Perspectives from Lessons Learned by 18 International Experts

High-Capacity Signalling Blueprint

Course Overview

How do you expand your CBTC knowledge when you already know a lotabout it? What about curating the foremost CBTC industry trends and the most interesting CBTC projects, identifying the most expert speakers to talk about those and then let them speak about it as long as they like?

This groundbreaking concept led to the world-first virtual CBTC World Summit. The 18 conference presentations from around the globe have now been augmented with didactic commentary to provide a unique training curriculum of international expert insights on CBTC, the most sophisticated mainstream technology for advanced train control.

Who Should Participate

While this training will be helpful for any railway professional interested in CBTC technology and its application, a solid foundational knowledge of CBTC is beneficial to appreciate the insightful details of the presented content. A perfect addition for participants of the CBTC Masterclass training offered by the Informa Connect Academy, but generally well-suited for CBTC practitioners with multiple years of professional experience.

This training is beneficial for anyone involved in rail systems, including engineers, operators, policy makers, and technology developers aiming to stay ahead in the fast-evolving railway landscape.

Key Benefits

  • Pros and Cons of Conventional Backup for CBTC
  • The Importance of Collaboration Between Metros
  • It is About People, Not Just Technology
  • Successes and Failures of CBTC Strategies
  • Cross-Disciplinary Improvements to CBTC Implementation
  • Challenges for Unattended Train Operation With CBTC

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03 Nov 2025

Digital learning over 6 weeks

Online / Modular

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Scheduled Digital

Australia

Frank Heibel

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AUD$2,895.00

  • 03 Nov 2025

    Digital learning over 6 weeks, Online / Modular

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    Scheduled Digital

    Australia

    Language: English

    Trainer: Frank Heibel

    AUD$2,895.00

Webinar: CBTC Success Secrets

Unlock the secrets to CBTC success with Dr. Frank ("Doc Frank") Heibel in this exclusive webinar.

Doc Frank explains why some CBTC projects thrive while others struggle, how to optimise capacity, and the mindset shifts rail professionals need to succeed. Covering foundations, global best practices, and strategies across disciplines, this session is designed for both signalling and non-signalling professionals looking to master CBTC implementation.

Instructor Video: High Capacity Railway Mindset & Advanced CBTC Insights – Doc Frank Heibel

In this video, Doc Frank introduces two advanced training programs designed to take your railway signalling expertise to the next level: High Capacity Railway Mindset and Advanced Global CBTC Insights.

Discover how to shift from conventional thinking to high-capacity operations with practical transformation guides, and gain exclusive knowledge from a leading CBTC expert.

Future Course Dates

Starting from 18th May 2026 | Scheduled Digital / Online Course
Starting from 2nd November 2026 | Scheduled Digital / Online Course

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Learn More About This Training Course

Delivered by Doc Frank Heibel

Dr Frank Heibel is a Chartered Professional Electrical Engineer (CPEng) with over 33 years of international experience in railway signalling. Widely known in the industry as ‘Doc Frank’, he has specialised in training and consulting for advanced communications-based signalling, including CBTC and ETCS technologies, as the most cost-effective way to improve the capacity and performance of urban and mainline railways.

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Informa Connect Academy’s customised training solutions have helped organisations deliver tailored learning in different languages to suit every requirement.

Ivan R,

Railway Engineering Consultancy Owner

"The outstanding curation of topics and speakers was a true masterpiece. Extremely insightful for deepening my understanding of CBTC in its wider context."

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