On 9-11 April 2025, the 7th edition of the UIC World Congress on Rail Training (WCRT) will be held at Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) in Chengdu, China.
Founded in 1896, SWJTU is China’s leading engineering education institution, renowned for its expertise in rail transport. With its strong focus on technological advancement and scientific innovation, it is a key contributor to future transport solutions.
SWJTU’s Xipu Campus, the venue for WCRT 2025, blends historical significance with modern infrastructure. Additionally, as SWJTU’s largest campus, it offers state-of-the-art facilities for the congress.
WCRT is a leading event for academic and rail training institutions, providing a platform for railway companies, human resources and training departments, and professional organisations to discuss current challenges and developments.
Organised by the UIC Expertise Development Platform, leveraging the regional Railway Training Centres Network, WCRT aims to advance workforce development through global best practices in rail training.
Who should attend?
- Training directors, executives, and experts
- HR professionals and specialists in human performance and development
- Representatives from railway education and vocational institutions
Congress objectives:
- Promote excellence in railway training through best practice models
- Highlight innovative research findings with practical applications
- Identify emerging challenges in training and technologies
- Provide a forum for knowledge and experience sharing
Join us!
- Attend as a participant: Register now to discover best practices in railway HR, training, and education
- Become a partner or sponsor: Enhance your visibility alongside our valued partners including the Italian State Railways (FS), French National Railways (SNCF), Slovenian Railways (SZ), and sponsors, such as Yunda. View our packages at: https://wcrt.uic.org/partner-and-sponsor-package/.
Detailed information and guidelines can be found at: https://wcrt.uic.org/.
For more information, please contact: wcrt2025 at uic.org.
