ERTMSDavid Cuesta
Teaches ERTMS for Railways
David Cuesta
Teaches ERTMS for Railways
“We teach signalling exactly as it’s commissioned on the line.”
30+ yrs · Ex-Alstom
Professional Certificate
In collaboration withBITS PilaniBirla Institute of Technology & Science · Academic Partner
Railway & Metro Tunnel
Engineering
An executive-format programme jointly delivered by BITS Pilani and Zenith Railway Academy. Master tunnel engineering end-to-end — from geotechnics and TBM operations to digital twins and capstone design.
72+ Hrs · Live Online24+ Sessions12 ModulesCapstone Project
Batch 01 · Starts 5 September 202623:59 IST
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Cohort 01
Starts 5 September 2026
Weekends · Live online
Academic PartnerBITS PilaniInstitute of Eminence
Alumni Network
15,000+ rail professionals trained
Delhi MetroChennai MetroBechtelThalesBombardierArcadisEgisEtihad RailFrauscherTexmacoDorschBharat Electronics
Program Overview
A first look at the programme, in the words of the people who built it.
Programme overview video
The Programme
Built for engineers who lead the next generation of metro & HSR tunnels.
Built for mid-to-senior engineers, project managers and industry executives who want deep, practical command of railway and metro tunnel engineering — end to end. Every module is anchored to real Indian and global projects, with hands-on lab work from ZRA Labs.
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72+Hours
of live, executive-format instruction led by industry professionals
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24+Sessions
weekend cohort spread across 6 months, designed for working professionals
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12Modules
from tunnel fundamentals to digital infrastructure and capstone
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JointCertificate
issued by BITS Pilani (CRENS) & Zenith Railway Academy
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BlendedFormat
live online weekend classes + hands-on lab simulations by ZRA Labs
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On-CampusImmersion
a campus immersion programme at BITS Pilani, plus 1:1 industry mentoring and placement assistance
Curriculum · 12 Modules · 72+ Hours
From first principles to a fully integrated tunnel design.
Each module pairs faculty-led theory with industry case studies and hands-on simulation — grounded in the programme's published 12-module outline.
- Evolution of tunnel engineering in rail and metro systems
- Types of railway and metro tunnels
- Global tunnel projects and lessons learned
- Tunnel project lifecycle and stakeholders
Module 1 · ~2 sessions
ZRA Labs · Hands-On
Twenty simulations. Zero classroom theory.
Every module includes a structured hands-on activity conducted by ZRA Labs — built on real project data, industry-grade tooling and live feedback from practising engineers.
20+Hands-on simulations across the programme
- TBM selection & advance-rate simulation
- Geotechnical risk matrix workshop
- NATM support scheme design exercise
- Smoke propagation & ventilation modelling
- Passenger evacuation simulation
- HAZOP workshop — structured & timed
- Segmental lining drawing & QA review
- Leakage survey diagnosis
- Live SHM data dashboard interpretation
- Digital twin demonstration & ROI review
Lab Spotlight
TBM Digital Twin Simulator
Career Outcomes
A credential that opens doors at the top of the rail industry.
₹40 LPA
avg. senior band
35%
median uplift*
120+
hiring partners
Roles Our Graduates Step Into
01Senior Tunnel Engineer₹22–38 LPA
02Project Manager — Metro / HSR₹28–55 LPA
03Tunnel Design Lead₹25–45 LPA
04Geotechnical Consultant₹18–35 LPA
05RAMS / Safety Manager₹22–40 LPA
06Digital Twin / SHM Specialist₹24–42 LPA
*Indicative ranges based on industry data; actual outcomes vary by experience and geography. The programme does not guarantee placement.
The Credential
Jointly issued by BITS Pilani (CRENS) & ZRA, recognised by metros and consultancies worldwide.
- —72+ hrs Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- —Joint signatories: Sumit Kanu (Director, ZRA), Prof. M. R. M. Babu (Head, CRENS), Prof. Dipendu Bhunia (Program Director, BITS)
- —Includes a 5-day campus immersion at BITS Pilani (illustrative sample dates: 5–9 October)
- —Recognised by leading metro authorities & infrastructure consultancies
Faculty & Industry Experts
Learn from the people the industry already calls.
ERTMS
Signal DesignA.V.R Subarao
Teaches Signalling & Design
A.V.R Subarao
Teaches Signalling & Design
“Design that survives commissioning, not just the drawing board.”
26+ yrs · Ex-RITES
TelecomV G Ramesh Kumar
Teaches Signalling & Telecom
V G Ramesh Kumar
Teaches Signalling & Telecom
“Telecom is the nervous system — treat it that way.”
32+ yrs · Ex-Indian Railways
SignallingY P Rao
Teaches Railway Signalling
Y P Rao
Teaches Railway Signalling
“Every interlocking table tells a safety story.”
34+ yrs · Ex-RDSO
OHEMohan Bidkar
Teaches Overhead Electrification
Mohan Bidkar
Teaches Overhead Electrification
“Traction power failures are never really about the wire.”
27+ yrs · Ex-Central Railway
TractionM.U.M V P Rao
Teaches Rolling Stock & Traction
M.U.M V P Rao
Teaches Rolling Stock & Traction
“Bogie design decisions show up in the depot ten years later.”
36+ yrs · Ex-ICF
Rolling StockDipankar Ghosh
Teaches Rail, Infra & Mobility
Dipankar Ghosh
Teaches Rail, Infra & Mobility
“From bogie design to depot maintenance, hands-on.”
28+ yrs · Ex-ICF
RAMSDr. Ajeet Pandey
Teaches RAMS & Functional Safety
Dr. Ajeet Pandey
Teaches RAMS & Functional Safety
“Safety cases you can defend in front of a regulator.”
25+ yrs · Ex-Indian Railways
AI in RailAshish Arora
Teaches AI Applications in Rail
Ashish Arora
Teaches AI Applications in Rail
“Predictive maintenance only works if the data pipeline is trusted.”
14+ yrs · Ex-Siemens
EMI/EMCS Vasudevan
Teaches EMI & EMC
S Vasudevan
Teaches EMI & EMC
“Interference you can’t see is still interference you have to fix.”
18+ yrs · Ex-Bombardier
CE MarkingChetan Kathalay
Teaches CE Marking & EMC Design
Chetan Kathalay
Teaches CE Marking & EMC Design
“Compliance isn’t paperwork — it’s designed in from the start.”
17+ yrs · Ex-Alstom
Rail ManagementRavi Prakash
Teaches Rail Management
Ravi Prakash
Teaches Rail Management
“Operations is where every design decision meets reality.”
24+ yrs · Ex-Indian Railways
PMV K Krishnan
Teaches Project Management
V K Krishnan
Teaches Project Management
“A project plan is only as good as its risk register.”
22+ yrs · Ex-DMRC
DataB. Sambi Reddy
Teaches Data Loggers
B. Sambi Reddy
Teaches Data Loggers
“The logger only matters if someone reads it before the failure.”
19+ yrs · Ex-IRISET
TrackKarthik Roy Andra
Teaches Railway Track Engineering
Karthik Roy Andra
Teaches Railway Track Engineering
“Track geometry is where all the small errors compound.”
16+ yrs · Ex-L&T
MentorshipDr. Subrat Nath
Industry Mentor
Dr. Subrat Nath
Industry Mentor
“The mentors who’ve made the mistakes save you from repeating them.”
Industry mentor · Rail & Infra
Programme Fee
Premium executive education, with flexible payments.
Total programme fee
₹80,000+ GST
International applicants: contact admissions for USD equivalent
Popular
5-mo
₹16,000/mo
GST extra. A refundable ₹3,000 registration fee applies at application (refunded if not shortlisted). EMI subject to KYC and lending-partner approval.
What's Included
- 72+ hours of live faculty instruction
- 12 modules + capstone project
- All ZRA Labs hands-on simulations
- Joint BITS Pilani (CRENS) × ZRA certificate
- Campus immersion programme at BITS Pilani
- 1:1 industry mentoring & placement assistance
- Complimentary rail industry orientation course (worth ₹15,000)
Admission Process
Three steps from application to enrolment.
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Confirmation & Enrolment
Selected candidates are notified within 1–2 weeks
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