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Open courses for individual

Open Railway Training Courses

Our open courses give individuals direct access to the same expert-led, practical training that major rail operators trust us to deliver. Each course runs at our dedicated training centre in Derby, with small class sizes and hands-on sessions using real signalling equipment.

Whether you are preparing for IRSE licensing, need to recertify your SMTH, or want to build your signalling testing, maintenance or design knowledge, you will find a scheduled dates for open courses below. Simply choose your course, check availability, and book your place.

Our Courses Are Built on Three Pillars

Signalling Design Courses

Our signalling design courses build the underpinning knowledge required to work confidently with signalling schemes, plans, and control tables. These courses are designed for engineers who need a thorough understanding of how signalling systems are conceived, designed, and documented to railway standards.

Testing (Mod 5 to Mod 1)

From the entry-level Mod 5 (Test Assistant) through to Mod 1 (Tester in Charge), our modular testing pathway covers the complete lifecycle of signalling testing knowledge. Each module builds on the last, giving you a structured route to developing the practical understanding and technical confidence required on site.

Maintenance

Our railway maintenance training courses, including SMTH recertification, ensure your skills and certifications remain current. Maintenance is the backbone of a safe, reliable railway, and our practical sessions are designed around the equipment and scenarios you will encounter in the field.

Courses

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Derby / Suitable Location

Maintenance

Alstom Style HW Point Machine Installation

3 Days

6

Certificate of Attendance

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November 2, 2026

Derby / Your Premises

Signalling Design

AST Advanced Signalling Technology

10 Days

10

Certificate of Attendance

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Derby/ Your premises

Maintenance

Axle Counter Appreciation

2 Days

10

Certificate of Attendance

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Derby / Your Premises

Signalling Design

Axle Counter Design

10 Days

10

Certificate of Attendance

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June 1, 2026

Derby / Your Premises

Signalling Design

Basic Signalling Technology

10 Days

10

Certificate of Attendance

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Derby / Your Premises

Testing

Correlation

3 Days + 1/3 Day Assessment

6

Certificate of Attendance

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Derby / Your Premises

Signalling Design

E10K Western Region Relay Interlocking Design Course

5 Days

10

Certificate of Attendance

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Derby / Your Premises

Maintenance

Electrical Principles

10 Days

10

Certificate of Attendance

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June 22, 2026

Derby / Your Premises

Signalling Design

ERTMS UK APPLICATION and DESIGN

5 days

10

Certificate of Attendance

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Trusted by major rail organisations

The course was delivered really well and I gained extra knowledge of data link system. The tutor, Reuben, delivered the material with a very engaging descriptive method. I learnt a lot about issues concerned with data links. I enjoyed learning about scope connections and how to set up test equipment. The course overall was very intuitive and enjoyable. It was a great first principles course taught by a very enthusiastic instructor.

SSI Data Link Testing Course

I learned about the background of ERTMS and how it relates to existing signalling methods. Several of the exercises were very useful. The course overall was very clear and easy going. The course provided a very clear presentation and overall. A huge learning curve for me a lot of background information was good as a refresh. The course gave me an insight to ERTMS technology and additional background information.

ERTMS and CBI Course

It was great course as I had very little knowledge of crossings before I started and left with a great understanding due to the tutor passing on his knowledge in a clear and simple way. The opportunity to practice fault finding and function testing of the circuitry was most beneficial to me. The course was very interesting with lots to learn and mitigating circuits. Very enjoyable and the course expanded my knowledge

Mod 3BX Level Crossing

Signet were able to arrange the course at a London location and tailored it to London Underground Standards. The trainer was very aware of the Standards and was very aware that certain things were done differently on LUL. The trainer delivered the course at a good pace. It was good to see how Network Rail work and about their developed process in comparison to our London Underground Standards. The group discussions were very useful regarding the standards to understand their meaning. The tutor was perfectly fitted. It will help me to develop in my career.

Mod 1 LUL

I enjoyed the interactive nature of the course. The instructor gave clear delivery and the information gained was very relevant to my job role. The instructor shared a lot of real life stories which were very interesting. He was clear, engaging, interactive and very knowledgeable. The course gave a great overview and was extremely helpful. The instructor was awesome and very knowledgeable and easy to understand. I enjoyed the course overall but relay and solid state interlocking logic appealed to me the most.

Basic Signalling Technology

Accrediation & Industry Recognition

Approved and trusted by the railway industry's leading authorities

Delivering compliant, safe, and authoritative signal engineering training that meets rigorous national and international standards (NSAR, IRSE, Sentinel).