Railway Engineering Design Safety Management (EDSM) – EN50126

5 day course

Maximum 12 delegates

3 upcoming dates

US$5,950

Led by International Expert in Railway Engineering, Signalling, Safety and Risk

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Mastering Safety in Railway Engineering Design

Modern railway technologies such as ERTMS demand rigorous safety management throughout design, development, and operation. This immersive 5-day training programme equips professionals with a thorough understanding of engineering design safety management (EDSM) for safety-critical railway systems.

Grounded in the key CENELEC standards — EN 50126 for lifecycle-based RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety), EN 50129 for safety case development, and EN 50716 for safety-critical software — this course gives participants the tools to assess risk, build safety assurance, and integrate safety into complex railway systems from concept through to operation. Supported by real-world accident case studies and practical exercises, participants will develop the competencies recognised by industry frameworks for railway safety roles.

Why This Course Is Important

Railway systems are becoming increasingly complex, with digital technologies, new signalling platforms, and tighter integration between subsystems raising the stakes for engineering safety management. Designers, engineers, and safety professionals must understand not only the technical standards but also the legal and legislative obligations — including SFAIRP — that govern how safety risk is managed and demonstrated.

This course bridges the gap between standards knowledge and practical application, ensuring professionals can contribute meaningfully to safety planning, hazard management, and compliance. It is mapped to recognised industry competencies and equips attendees to operate confidently across the safety lifecycle, from risk assessment through to safety acceptance and approval.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals involved in the design, safety assurance, regulation, and management of railway systems, including:

Railway business leaders and operational managers
Railway engineers and systems designers
Safety assessors, safety professionals, and planners
Railway inspectors and legislators
Anyone fulfilling the role of ‘rail safety worker’ within engineering design

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain practical knowledge and competencies for:

Understanding hazards, risk assessment approaches, and the principles of SFAIRP in railway design
Identifying, interpreting, and applying key standards including EN 50126, EN 50129, EN 50716, and EN 50155
Contributing to safety planning, hazard logs, and the development of safety cases
Understanding Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and their practical application
Integrating engineering design with the safety lifecycle using a risk-based systems engineering approach
Applying verification and validation techniques in the railway context
Recognising legislative requirements and demonstrating compliance with safety acceptance processes
Drawing lessons from real-world accident case studies involving design errors and inadequate safety management
Understanding the impact of cybersecurity threats, digital railway developments, and systems integration on safety management

What participants say

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This course exceeded all of my expectations. The speaker combined technical authority with engaging facilitation. I learned how to integrate safety management systems, verification and validation, and digital railway challenges into a coherent engineering approach. The session on organisational roles and safety culture was especially insightful. A truly five-star experience.
Mostafa, Railway Engineering Manager — Urban Transit Systems
A really enjoyable and informative experience. It was exactly what modern railway professional needs. It had outstanding delivery and structure and I gained a much stronger understanding of SIL levels, RAMS concepts, and how EN50129 and EN50716 integrate into safety cases. The group discussions and worked compliance exercises were particularly valuable. My favourite part was exploring how design, legislation, and business performance connect within the safety lifecycle.
Abdullah, Safety Planner and Scheduler — Rail Transport Ops
A gold-standard programme in railway design safety. The speaker was exceptional — his depth of experience in signalling, systems engineering, and safety assurance was evident from the first session. I learned how to apply EN50126 across the full lifecycle and how SFAIRP principles translate into practical design decisions. What I enjoyed most were the accident case studies and active learning sessions — they made risk management real and directly applicable.
Otto, Systems Design and Compliance Manager — Rail Infrastructure

Your course leader

International Expert in Railway Engineering, Signalling, Safety and Risk

This speaker is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE) and a Member of the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (MIRSE); he holds a doctorate in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering and undertakes consultancy and research.

He delivers specialised training in engineering, safety, risk management, interoperability, and railway legislation. With over 20 years of international experience, he has held senior roles in signalling, rolling stock, infrastructure, and railway systems, including Systems Assurance Manager and Head of Systems Engineering and Safety.

His expertise spans metro, tram, and heavy rail, with a focus on safety, compliance, and reliability.

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