3 August - 11 September 2026
Scheduled Digital / Online Course
Endorsed by Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA)
ETCS Masterclass
Master European Train Control System (ETCS), ERTMS standards, train protection systems, digital signalling Level 1-3 implementations.
Course Overview
ETCS is now mandated or in active deployment across mainline railways on every inhabited continent — and this course is the fastest way to understand it properly.
Built on over seven years of continuous delivery and refinement, it combines rigorous technical coverage with an unusually strong focus on practical application. The result is one of the most widely attended ETC trainings in the world, and the only one endorsed by the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA). No prior signalling knowledge required.
Who Should Participate
Essential for anyone involved in an ETCS programme — whether you are new to the subject or already working inside one. Railway professionals across all disciplines benefit: engineers, project managers, consultants, procurement and safety specialists, and executives responsible for digital signalling strategy.
Particularly valuable for Australian rail professionals navigating the national ETCS rollout, where the gap between policy commitment and practical understanding is still significant.
Key Benefits
- What ETCS is, why it exists, and how it became the global standard for in-line train control
- The ETCS levels — what they mean, how they differ, and when each applies
- Working principles and key specification details, explained without jargon
- The latest ERTMS/ETCS features and what they change in practice
- How to get more capacity and performance out of an ETCS application
- Practical implementation tips — and the pitfalls that catch out even experienced teams
- The smartest ways to interface ETCS with existing legacy signalling
- How to deliver ETCS projects without disrupting train services
- The real obstacles to ETCS interoperability, and what actually works to overcome them
Next Courses
schedule Date | maps_home_work Delivery Type expand_moreAll Locations Flexi Scheduled Digital | person Trainer | language Language | ||
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03 Aug 2026 Digital learning over 6 weeks Online / Modular | location_on Scheduled Digital Australia | Frank Heibel | English | AUD$2,795.00 | |
01 Jan 2026 Certified Competency in ETCS Online Optional add on Certificate with ETCS Masterclass | location_on Flexi Australia | Frank Heibel | English | AUD$750.00 |
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03 Aug 2026
Digital learning over 6 weeks, Online / Modular
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Australia
Language: English
Trainer: Frank Heibel
AUD$2,795.00
01 Jan 2026
Certified Competency in ETCS, Online Optional add on Certificate with ETCS Masterclass
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Australia
Language: English
Trainer: Frank Heibel
AUD$750.00
Introducing: Certified Competency in ETCS
Take your rail career to the next level with our exclusive certification option. When you register for our industry-leading ETCS Masterclass, you now have the opportunity to gain formal recognition of your expertise.
Certification Benefits:
- Official Recognition - Become formally acknowledged as a professional with specialized rail signalling expertise
- Career Advancement - Distinguish yourself in the competitive rail industry landscape
- Validated Competency - Demonstrate your proficiency in ETCS systems to employers and clients
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Webinar: Understanding Modern Train Control
In this exclusive one-hour webinar, world-renowned rail signalling expert Doc Frank Heibel demystifies the core concepts behind modern train control.
Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your knowledge, this session will help you understand the fundamentals of Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC), European Train Control System (ETCS), and the role of signalling in creating safer, more efficient railways.
Instructor Video: CBTC and ETCS Masterclass - Doc Frank Heibel
In this video, Doc Frank introduces his CBTC Masterclass and ETCS Masterclass, two of the world’s most comprehensive railway signalling training programs.
Built on over a decade of experience, these courses are designed for both beginners and industry specialists, offering practical insights and application tips that go beyond theory.
Course Director
Delivered by Doc Frank Heibel
Dr Frank Heibel is a Chartered Professional Electrical Engineer (CPEng) with over 33 years of international experience in railway signalling. Widely known in the industry as ‘Doc Frank’, he has specialised in training and consulting for advanced communications-based signalling, including CBTC and ETCS technologies, as the most cost-effective way to improve the capacity and performance of urban and mainline railways.
Run this course in-house
Informa Connect Academy’s customised training solutions have helped organisations deliver tailored learning in different languages to suit every requirement.