MSc in Mobility Engineering: Railway Technology

Every day, freight trains, trucks, airplanes, and ships transport enormous quantities of raw materials and manufactured goods around the world, while billions of people travel for work and leisure in the same manner. Studying the Railway technology profile of this Master's program will give you a solid foundation in railway mechanics, mechanical deterioration, and asset management, helping steer the industry toward a new era.

Rail transport is the leading alternative for mass transit and bulk cargo on land. Rail transports can operate at over 300 kilometres per hour, with freight wagons carrying over 120 tonnes, putting enormous strain on railway components and infrastructure. Operations are increasing at a faster rate than the current capacity, leading to ever more severe consequences from unplanned traffic disruptions.

Studying in this program, you will focus on these aspects, and enjoy an education that reflects the world-leading research taking place at Chalmers in this area.

Railway technology research at Chalmers focuses mainly on logistics, construction, and railway mechanics. The latter is carried out within a national centre of excellence and concerns all aspects from the dynamic train-track interaction to material deterioration, noise emissions, and digitalization of maintenance.

The program as a whole addresses the critical industries of aerospace engineering, automotive engineering, marine technology, and railway technology, with the option to specialize in one in particular. Graduates from the Mobility engineering program at Chalmers will be qualified to take up professional roles within research and development, design, and simulation of processes, systems, and parts of automotive, railway, aerospace, and maritime vehicles or other mechanical systems.

Both the holistic approach and the possibility for in-depth studies provided in the program also offer a suitable background when aiming for a career or role within academic research, technical support, sales, manufacturing, or management at different levels.

Apart from the specific entry requirements for the whole program, students pursuing this profile will need to have prior knowledge of the strength of materials.