27 July - 4 September 2026
Scheduled Digital / Online Course
Endorsed by Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA)
CBTC Masterclass
Deep dive into the architecture, technology and operational deployment of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) systems, guided by industry expert Frank Heibel, and endorsed by the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA).
Course Overview
CBTC is the technology behind the world’s most advanced metro railways — and this is the training that has taught it longer and better than any other.
Running continuously since 2014, this course delivers a thorough,vendor-neutral understanding of Communications-Based Train Control, from foundational principles to real-world application. Proven across hundreds of participants at every level — from graduates to seasoned specialists — and the only CBTC training endorsed by the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA).
Who Should Participate
This course is for anyone who needs to understand CBTC — whether you are encountering it for the first time or already working with it daily. Railway professionals of any discipline and any experience level have benefited, including project managers, engineers, consultants, procurement and safety specialists, and executive leaders.
If your organisation is procuring, delivering, operating, or assuring a CBTC system, this course gives you the language and the knowledge to engage with confidence.
Key Benefits
- A clear definition of what makes a system genuinely CBTC — and what does not qualify
- The architecture, subsystems and data communications behind CBTC made memorable
- Why CBTC interoperability is hard, and the strategies that actually work
- The key benefits of CBTC and the engineering decisions that determine whether you realise them
- How to interface CBTC with legacy signalling — and what to avoid
- How the CBTC supply market is structured, and what that means for procurement strategy
- The engineering tasks that change fundamentally when you move from conventional to CBTC signalling
- Practical guidance on implementing CBTC the smart way, from someone who has done it
Next Courses
schedule Date | maps_home_work Delivery Type expand_moreAll Locations Flexi Scheduled Digital | person Trainer | language Language | ||
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27 Jul 2026 Digital learning over 6 weeks Online / Modular | location_on Scheduled Digital Australia | Frank Heibel | English | AUD$2,795.00 | |
01 Jan 2026 Certified Competency in CBTC Optional add on Certificate with CBTC Masterclass | location_on Flexi Australia | Frank Heibel | English | AUD$750.00 |
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27 Jul 2026
Digital learning over 6 weeks, Online / Modular
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Australia
Language: English
Trainer: Frank Heibel
AUD$2,795.00
01 Jan 2026
Certified Competency in CBTC, Optional add on Certificate with CBTC Masterclass
location_onFlexi
Australia
Language: English
Trainer: Frank Heibel
AUD$750.00
Introducing: Certified Competency in CBTC
Take your rail career to the next level with our exclusive certification option. When you register for our industry-leading CBTC Masterclass, you now have the opportunity to gain formal recognition of your expertise.
Certification Benefits:
- Official Recognition - Become formally acknowledged as a professional with specialized rail signalling expertise
- Career Advancement - Distinguish yourself in the competitive rail industry landscape
- Validated Competency - Demonstrate your proficiency in CBTC systems to employers and clients
Webinar: Understanding Modern Train Control
In this exclusive one-hour webinar, world-renowned rail signalling expert Doc Frank Heibel demystifies the core concepts behind modern train control.
Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your knowledge, this session will help you understand the fundamentals of Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC), European Train Control System (ETCS), and the role of signalling in creating safer, more efficient railways.
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Instructor Video: CBTC and ETCS Masterclass - Doc Frank Heibel
In this video, Doc Frank introduces his CBTC Masterclass and ETCS Masterclass, two of the world’s most comprehensive railway signalling training programs.
Built on over a decade of experience, these courses are designed for both beginners and industry specialists, offering practical insights and application tips that go beyond theory.
Course Director
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.
Run this course in-house
Informa Connect Academy’s customised training solutions have helped organisations deliver tailored learning in different languages to suit every requirement.