27 October - 5 December 2025
Scheduled Digital / Online Course
Endorsed by Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA)
ETCS Masterclass
About the Course
This course will develop and deepen a solid understanding of the European Train Control System (ETCS), regardless of your railway signalling prior knowledge of this signalling. The world-leading methods of teaching ETCS fundamentals have been proven and continuously updated and expanded for over seven years.
Together with a uniquely strong focus on the practical application of ETCS, these teaching methods make this course one of the most popular ETCS trainings in the world and the only ETCS training endorsed by the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA).
Who Should Attend
As incredible as it may sound, this training has proven suitable and beneficial for railway professionals of any discipline and any level of signalling knowledge, from complete beginners to seasoned signalling specialists.
Past participants have included project managers, senior and principal engineers, consultants, train drivers, safety and procurement specialists, engineering managers, and executive leaders in rail planning, operations, and business development.
Key Learning Objectives
- Basics of conventional signalling for a better understanding of the ETCS training
- What is the purpose and the main functionality of ETCS
- The meaning of the ETCS acronyms commonly used by insiders
- How ETCS got standardised and where to find relevant standards
- Who are the key stakeholders in the ETCS orbit
- Overviews of ETCS working principles and examples of specification details
- Important new features of the latest version of ERTMS/ETCS standards
- Methods to improve the capacity and performance of ETCS applications
- Invaluable tips on how to implement ETCS smartly, and what pitfalls to avoid
- The best ways of interfacing ETCS to legacy signalling
- How to deliver ETCS projects without any disruption to train services
- Obstacles to ETCS interoperability and strategies for overcoming them
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Next Courses
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04 Aug 2025 Digital learning over 6 weeks Online / Modular | location_on Scheduled Digital Australia | Frank Heibel | English | AUD$2,695.00 | |
27 Oct 2025 Digital learning over 6 weeks Online / Modular | location_on Scheduled Digital Australia | Frank Heibel | English | AUD$2,695.00 | Only 4 seats left! |
04 Aug 2025
Digital learning over 6 weeks, Online / Modular
location_onScheduled Digital
Australia
Language: English
Trainer: Frank Heibel
AUD$2,695.00
27 Oct 2025
Digital learning over 6 weeks, Online / Modular
location_onScheduled Digital
Australia
Language: English
Trainer: Frank Heibel
AUD$2,695.00
Only 4 seats left!
Future Course Dates
Starting from 9th March 2026 | Scheduled Digital / Online Course
Starting from 3rd August 2026 | Scheduled Digital / Online Course
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Introducing: Certified Competency in ETCS
Take your rail career to the next level with our exclusive certification option. When you register for our industry-leading ETCS 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 ETCS 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.
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.
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.
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.