Multimodal Rail-Port Transport Course
Online course of 300 hours in rail–port multimodal transport: 6 modules covering the rail–port logistics chain, port rail infrastructure, intermodal terminal operations, digitalisation and the economics and sustainability of intermodal transport, with an assigned technical tutor.
Multimodal Rail-Port Transport Course — studying from India
India is investing heavily in infrastructure, including highways, metros, rail modernisation and smart city programmes. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the National Highways Authority of India and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs drive large projects, with delivery by firms such as Larsen & Toubro, Afcons and RITES. Metro rail projects in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai create steady demand for civil and systems engineers. The Bureau of Indian Standards sets construction and material codes, and the Indian Railways network is one of the largest in the world, offering wide scope for rail engineering careers.
Fees for India: ₹57,900 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which bodies in India recognise civil and rail engineers, and what does that mean for a private qualification?
In India, civil engineers are commonly recognised through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Indian Roads Congress for roads, and state or municipal registration for some public works. Railway engineering is governed by Indian Railways and its training institutes. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Who employs civil, rail and smart city engineers in India?
Employers include Indian Railways, RITES, RVNL, state public works departments, municipal corporations, urban development agencies under smart city missions, and large construction and consulting firms. A private online qualification can add specialist knowledge, but employers generally prioritise professional registration, site experience and project records.
Is this programme manageable with a job in India, and what level of English is needed?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you need solid working English. You can study from India without a student visa. Specialist courses take around 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's about 1,900. Schedules follow IST, you get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Ask your employer about sponsorship, as many organisations fund professional development.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the role of rail in the port logistics chain.
Design rail infrastructure in port environments.
Analyse the operation of intermodal terminals.
Apply digital tools for managing logistics information.
Assess the economics and sustainability of rail–port transport.
Plan the capacity of access routes and terminals.
Develop a rail–port transport project.
Who it's for
- Intermodal transport engineers
- Rail terminal managers
- Logistics planners
- Port authority technicians
- Logistics consultants
- Rail freight operators
- Engineering or science graduates looking to work in ports
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 1315/2013 (Union guidelines for the development of the Trans-European Transport Network)
- Regulation (EU) 913/2010 (European rail network for competitive freight)
- Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011 (consolidated text of the Spanish State Ports and Merchant Navy Act)
- Law 38/2015 (Spanish Railway Sector Act)
- RID (international carriage of dangerous goods by rail)
- IMDG Code (maritime transport of dangerous goods)
- Directive 92/106/EEC (combined transport of goods)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 (European Maritime Single Window environment)
- AnyLogic
- Navis N4
- QGIS
- OpenTrack
- Microsoft Excel
6 modules
1.1Ports and rail in the logistics chain1.2European freight corridors1.3Maritime and rail terminals1.4Container and bulk traffic1.5Intermodality and co-modality1.6Dry ports and inland terminals1.7Stakeholders: port authorities, operators and shipping lines1.8Rail modal share in ports1.9Spain's Rail Freight Strategy1.10Case study: the Algeciras–Madrid corridor
2.1Internal port rail networks2.2Track groups and sidings2.3Container terminals with rail access2.4750-metre train length2.5Track gauge and gauge changers2.6Electrification in terminals2.7Rail access to ports2.8Terminal capacity planning2.9Urban integration of port access2.10Practical exercise: sizing a port track group
3.1Gantry cranes and reach stackers3.2Loading and unloading cycles3.3Terminal operating systems3.4Yard planning3.5Appointment and time-slot management3.6Rail shunting in ports3.7Terminal automation3.8Safety and dangerous goods3.9Productivity indicators3.10Lab: simulation of an intermodal terminal
4.1Port single window4.2Port Community Systems4.3Electronic data interchange4.4Container tracking4.5Freight train management systems4.6Coordination between stakeholders4.7Customs and clearance4.8Port digital twins4.9Cybersecurity in the logistics chain4.10Workshop: information flow of a container
5.1Costs of intermodal transport5.2Rail charges and track access fees5.3Competition with road haulage5.4Externalities and emissions5.5Subsidies for intermodal transport5.6Rolling motorways for semi-trailers5.7Public investment in port access5.8Sustainability indicators5.9Port decarbonisation plans5.10Case study: cost comparison of truck versus train
6.1Selecting the port and its hinterland6.2Demand analysis6.3Required rail infrastructure6.4Terminal design6.5Operating model6.6Information systems6.7Economic and environmental assessment6.8Implementation plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AnyLogic, Navis N4, QGIS, OpenTrack, Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied for sizing intermodal terminals, analysing freight corridors and assessing intermodal costs. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 1315/2013; Regulation (EU) 913/2010; Royal Legislative Decree 2/2011; Law 38/2015; RID; IMDG Code; Directive 92/106/EEC; Regulation (EU) 2019/1239.
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
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with AnyLogic, Navis N4, QGIS, OpenTrack and Microsoft Excel, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme 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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