Programme · D-01 · Authorised Pearson Partner

Railway Engineering

India's rail network is one of the largest in the world and is being rapidly modernised. This programme builds the skills to work with signalling systems, rolling stock maintenance, track infrastructure and safety-critical rail electronics.

5–6 mo
Duration
Graduate
Entry level
On-campus
Format
Pearson
Standard
Industry overview

About this field

Railway engineering spans signalling and telecommunication systems, traction and rolling stock, track geometry and maintenance, and safety-critical SCADA and interlocking. With dedicated freight corridors, metro expansions and high-speed rail projects underway across India, the demand for skilled rail engineers is at an all-time high. This programme gives you the practical foundation to enter the rail industry with confidence.

Career pathways

Roles you'll be ready for

Signalling TechnicianInstalls, tests and maintains signalling equipment including point machines, track circuits and colour light signals.
Rolling Stock TechnicianPerforms mechanical and electrical maintenance on coaches, locomotives and EMU rakes.
Rail Infrastructure EngineerMonitors track geometry, oversees tamping and ballast work, and manages asset health.
Telecom / SCADA OperatorManages fibre-optic and radio communication networks across rail corridors and monitors power distribution SCADA.
Skills you'll build

What you'll be able to do

01Railway signalling principles02Point and interlocking circuits03Rolling stock mechanical systems04Traction motor and power electronics05Track geometry and maintenance06SCADA for rail networks07Railway safety and standards08Axle counter and track circuit diagnostics
Hands-on projects

Real builds, not slideware

PRJ-01
Interlocking Logic Simulation

Build a simulated interlocking panel with point and signal logic for a six-station section using relay logic and truth tables.

PRJ-02
Track Circuit Fault Diagnosis

Set up an axle counter bench and diagnose common fault scenarios — short circuits, broken rails and insulation failures.

PRJ-03
Traction Motor Test Bench

Assemble and test a small DC traction motor drive, measuring torque curves, armature current and thermal behaviour under load.

Equipment & software

You'll work on the real thing

Equipment

Signalling relay rigsTrack circuit simulatorsPoint machine trainersAxle counter test kitsTraction motor bench

Software

Railway interlocking simulationTrack geometry analysis toolsSCADA software signalling design suites

* Specific brands and software listed per actual lab inventory.

Certification

Recognised, competency-based

Finish the programme and you get a Veritas by IQgrads certification, with your learning aligned to Pearson's internationally recognised standards — real proof of what you can do.

* Confirm exact certification and Pearson wording before publishing.

Fees & payment

Pay half now — the rest when it pays off

PDelivered to globally recognised Pearson standards
Total programme fee*₹1,35,000
Stage 1 · 50%
₹67,500
At enrolment

Paid upfront to secure your place before the programme starts.

Stage 2 · 50%
₹67,500
On offer or certification

Paid when you receive a job offer or complete certification.

* Illustrative. Scholarships and financing available — confirm exact fees in your consultation.

After Veritas · study abroad

A springboard to a Master's degree in Europe

For a lot of people, Veritas is just step one. The hands-on, globally-recognised experience makes your profile stronger if you want to study abroad later — and these happen to be the exact skills European employers are short on.

Primary pathway
A Master's degree abroad — Europe in focus

Automation, robotics, semiconductors, EV, Industry 4.0 — these skills are in real demand across Europe right now.

GermanyNetherlandsIrelandNordicsWider EU
ALSO
Global-standard foundation

Pearson-aligned learning that complements an international application.*

ALSO
Stack a specialisation

Add advanced tracks before applying abroad.

ALSO
Professional certifications

Industry certifications that travel internationally.

* Study-abroad outcomes depend on admissions, language, funding and visas, which Veritas does not control. Confirm guidance and any partnerships, and verify demand claims, before publishing.

Hiring industries

Who hires for these skills

Indian RailwaysMetro corporationsRail manufacturing unitsSignal and telecom vendorsRail infrastructure contractorsDFCCIL

Indicative sectors hiring for these skills — verify before publishing.

Authorised Pearson Partner
Programme · D-01

Railway Engineering

Duration5–6 mo
Entry levelGraduate
FormatOn-campus
StandardPearson
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Indicative salaries

Entry (0–2 yr)₹3–5 LPA
Mid (3–5 yr)₹6–10 LPA
Senior (5+ yr)₹12–20 LPA

Indicative — verify before publishing.

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Railway Engineering Programme — Veritas by IQgrads