Summer School 2026

Can we welcome you in September?

A group of four people sitting in a compartment in a train in front of their laptops. Two people are talking to each other.
A group of people standing in a courtyard where railway technologies are displayed. A person in a reflective vest and helmet is presenting in front of them.

From September 13th to 25th 2026 the fourth edition of the CCS+ Summer School will take place with its focus on digitalization of the rail industry. A visit to Brussels, The Netherlands and Germany is again part of the program. Join us in an intense two week curriculum about the future of Control, Command and Signaling.

Curious?

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Registration opens in Spring '26!

You are:

  • An aspiring young graduate with 1-4 years experience in digital rail

  • An MSc or BSc with a good level of business English

  • Eager to learn more about the digitalization within the railway industry

  • Interested in meeting and exchanging thoughts with like-minded peers from within the railway industry

We offer:

  • A two-week challenging programme
  • An international network
  • Meet and greet with top managers
  • Hotel accommodation and travel in between the venues

  • The chance of getting involved in experiences and new perspectives through input from decision makers from all levels within railways

Summer School 2026 Preliminary Programme

Date: September 13th – 25th 2026

Cities of programme:

Brussels, Amersfoort, Wildau, Berlin (InnoTrans visit included)

Programme Overview:

  • Introduction to Electronic and Digital Interlockings
  • Trainings and education in the context of Digital Interlocking Systems
  • (Automated) Planning and Plan review of ETCS
  • Equipping with ETCS
  • EU fundings incl. Workshop
  • Digital Network District Rostock incl. Workshop on projectmanagement
  • Railsponsibility
  • Digital Object Controllers incl. Workshop
  • (Automated) Translation of Railway Language in Europe
  • Technical supervision of Digital Interlocking Systems

Included

  • Two week all inclusive program
  • In three different European locations (Brussels, Amersfoort, Wildau/Berlin)
  • Lectures/workshops from university professors and experts from the rail industry
  • Group assignments on current topics
  • Technical visits
  • InnoTrans visit included
  • Social program (Evening get together, meet and greet with management from railway organizations and ministry, fireplace talk, meet the Alumni, etc.
  • Networking
  • Partner 2026: TH Wildau

Not included:

  • Travel from country of origin to Brussels
  • Travel from Wildau/Berlin to country of origin
  • Evening programme (and dinners) outside of the official programme

Costs

  • The total price will be announced soon

Registration

Registration for the Summer School 2026 will open in Spring 2026. If you have any questions, please contact  us via info@ccs-education.com

 

 

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