Master’s in Railway Electronics Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in railway electronics engineering, structured in 12 modules covering the railway system, on-board equipment requirements, traction and power, train communication networks, ERTMS/ETCS and CBTC signalling, RAMS and functional safety, railway EMC, diagnostics and maintenance, cybersecurity, authorisation and project quality, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Railway Electronics Engineering — studying from India
India's electronics manufacturing and design sector is expanding rapidly, with strong clusters in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and the Noida-Gurugram region. Semiconductor and electronics initiatives under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology are encouraging chip design and fabrication projects. Telecom equipment, consumer electronics and automotive electronics all create demand for embedded systems engineers. The Telecommunication Engineering Centre sets telecom standards, while the Bureau of Indian Standards covers electronics product norms. Engineers here design firmware, hardware platforms, communication systems and testing solutions for a wide range of products.
Fees for India: ₹628,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which bodies in India recognise electronics and telecom engineers?
Electronics and telecom engineers in India are recognised through the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), the Institution of Engineers (India), and IEEE India sections. Telecom regulation sits with the Department of Telecommunications, and product certification follows standards from the Bureau of Indian Standards. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by a national body, so their value is for employers to judge.
Who employs embedded systems and telecom engineers in India?
Employers include electronics manufacturers, semiconductor and design firms in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, telecom operators like Airtel and Jio, defence electronics firms, and automotive electronics suppliers. A private online programme can add specialist depth, but hiring managers usually look at practical projects, firmware experience and relevant certifications alongside the qualification.
How can I balance this programme with a job in India, and what is the time commitment?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from India without a student visa. Specialist courses take about 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas about 800 and master's about 1,900. Schedules are based on IST, you have an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Ask your employer whether they can sponsor the course.
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What you will be able to do
Understand railway subsystems and their associated electronics.
Apply the environmental and test requirements for on-board equipment.
Analyse train traction and communication systems.
Describe how ERTMS and CBTC signalling systems work.
Apply RAMS and railway functional safety standards.
Manage railway electromagnetic compatibility and cybersecurity.
Develop a railway electronics project with its approval route.
Who it's for
- Railway electronics engineers
- RAMS engineers
- Signalling engineers
- Railway approval engineers
- On-board systems engineers
- Railway cybersecurity specialists
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join a rolling stock manufacturer
What you'll work with
- EN 50155 (electronic equipment used on rolling stock)
- EN 50126-1 (railway RAMS)
- EN 50128 (railway software for control and protection)
- EN 50129 (safety-related electronic systems for signalling)
- EN 50121-3-2 (EMC of rolling stock apparatus)
- EN 61373 (shock and vibration tests for rolling stock)
- EN 45545-2 (fire protection of railway vehicles)
- CLC/TS 50701 (railway cybersecurity)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- IBM DOORS
- Isograph Reliability Workbench
- SCADE Suite
- Wireshark
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Railway subsystems1.2Rolling stock and its electronics1.3Infrastructure and electrification1.4Signalling and traffic control1.5European interoperability and TSIs1.6Operators, infrastructure managers and manufacturers1.7Life cycle of railway systems1.8System RAMS requirements1.9The European railway market1.10Case study: map of a train's electronic systems
2.1The EN 50155 standard2.2EN 50125 environmental conditions2.3EN 61373 vibration and shock tests2.4Power supply and voltage variations2.5EN 45545 fire behaviour2.6Service life and maintainability2.7Components for railway use2.8Coatings and protection2.9Railway type and routine tests2.10Practical exercise: EN 50155 test plan for an item of equipment
3.1Electrification systems3.2Traction converters3.3Traction transformers3.4Traction motors3.5On-board auxiliary converters3.6Electric braking and regeneration3.7Batteries and hydrogen in traction3.8Harmonic currents and interference3.9Energy efficiency in traction3.10Lab: simulation of a traction converter
4.1The train communication network (TCN)4.2MVB and WTB buses4.3On-board Ethernet: ECN and ETB4.4Train-to-ground communications4.5Passenger information systems4.6On-board CCTV in coaches4.7Wi-Fi and on-board connectivity4.8The FRMCS radio system4.9Cybersecurity of on-board networks4.10Workshop: designing a train's Ethernet network
5.1Track circuits and axle counters5.2Electronic station interlockings5.3ERTMS/ETCS system architecture5.4ETCS levels5.5Eurobalises and radio block5.6CBTC systems in metros5.7Automatic train protection5.8Signalling and functional safety5.9Migration of legacy systems5.10Case study: analysis of an ETCS Level 2 section
6.1The EN 50126 standard6.2Railway software: EN 50128 and EN 507166.3Safety-related electronic systems: EN 501296.4Railway SIL levels6.5Hazard analysis6.6The railway safety case6.7Independent safety assessment6.8Safety-related communication: EN 501596.9Change management in safety systems6.10Practical exercise: hazard log for a subsystem
7.1The EN 50121 series7.2Rolling stock emissions7.3Immunity of on-board equipment7.4Compatibility with track circuits7.5Return current interference7.6Signalling equipment and EMC7.7On-vehicle testing7.8Interference mitigation7.9Surge protection7.10Lab: immunity test of an on-board unit
8.1On-board diagnostic systems8.2Remote maintenance of railway fleets8.3Condition-based railway maintenance8.4Bogie and wheelset monitoring8.5Overhead line and pantograph monitoring8.6Automatic track inspection8.7Fleet data management8.8Fleet availability indicators8.9Railway digital twins8.10Case study: predictive maintenance of doors
9.1The CLC/TS 50701 standard9.2The IEC 62443 series applied to railways9.3Cybersecurity risk analysis9.4Zones and conduits on the train9.5Cybersecurity in signalling9.6The NIS2 Directive and operators9.7Railway vulnerability management9.8Security monitoring9.9Integration with functional safety9.10Workshop: network segmentation of a train
10.1The Fourth Railway Package10.2European Union Agency for Railways10.3Vehicle authorisation10.4Notified and designated bodies10.5CSM risk assessment10.6Interoperability regulations10.7Notified national technical rules10.8Technical approval file10.9On-track testing10.10Practical exercise: authorisation route for a vehicle
11.1The ISO/TS 22163 standard11.2Railway configuration management11.3Requirements management11.4Supplier quality11.5Planning and risks11.6First article inspection11.7Obsolescence management11.8Through-life support11.9Project documentation11.10Case study: management plan for a signalling project
12.1Definition of the railway equipment or system12.2Regulatory and RAMS requirements12.3Electronic architecture of the railway equipment12.4System safety analysis12.5Electromagnetic compatibility plan12.6Test and approval plan12.7Evaluation of results12.8Conclusions on the railway system12.9Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, IBM DOORS, Isograph Reliability Workbench, SCADE Suite and Wireshark, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: test planning for on-board equipment according to EN 50155, preparation of hazard logs and safety cases, and electromagnetic compatibility analysis of rolling stock. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: EN 50155, EN 50126-1, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50121-3-2, EN 61373, EN 45545-2, CLC/TS 50701.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB/Simulink, IBM DOORS, Isograph Reliability Workbench, SCADE Suite and Wireshark, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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