Summer School 2026
Can we welcome you in September?
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?
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
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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:
(BE) Brussels, (NL) Amersfoort, (GER) Wildau, Cottbus, Berlin
Programme Overview:
- European Institutions in rail and its structure in the rail sector
- Role of European Railway Organizations
- History of interlocking systems and focus on Electronic and Digital Interlockings
- Command, Control and Signaling (CCS)
- European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)
- European Train Control System (ETCS)
- Process & Risk Management of Digital Railway Systems
- Digital Networks
- Formal Methods
- Effect of Digitalization on Capacity
- Digital Rail Innovations
- Trainings and education in the context of Digital Interlocking Systems
- Equipping with ETCS
- Cross-border connections and dependencies
- EU fundings and programs
- SERAS (EU project Single European Area of Skills)
- Digital Object Controllers incl. Workshop
- Railway Language in Europe
- Technical supervision of Digital Interlocking Systems
- Visit Rail Days
- Excursion to Rail Fair InnoTrans, Berlin
- Hands on training at Cottbus interlocking training bay
- Excursion to the ICE and Diesel Locomotive Heavy Maintenance Facility, Cottbus
Included
- Accommodation from Sunday, Sept. 13th – Friday, Sept. 25th
- Two week program in three different European locations (Brussels, Amersfoort, Wildau/Cottbus/Berlin)
- Transport within the CCS+ Summer School locations and during program
- Catering
- Lectures/workshops from university professors and experts from the rail industry
- Group assignments on current topics
- Evening program
- Technical visits and excursions
- InnoTrans Exhibition
- Hands-on training on different generations of interlockings
- Meet and greet with management from railway organizations and ministry, fireplace talk
- Connect to the CCS+ Alumni
- Social program (Evening get together, sightseeing, etc.)
- European Networking
Partner 2026: University of Applied Sciences (TH) Wildau
Not included:
- Travel from country of origin to Brussels
- Travel from Wildau/Berlin to country of origin
- Evening program (and dinners) outside of the official program
Costs
- The total price is 5.750€ (+VAT). Early Bird price is 3.990€ (+VAT) and will be granted until May 15th 2026.
Registration
Registration for the Summer School 2026 is open now! Registration is possible until June 15th. If you have any questions, please contact us via info@ccs-education.com
IMPORTANT: Only company employees will be admitted. You unfortunately cannot apply as a private person. Thanks for your understanding.
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