National Rail and Transportation Institute launches seven new courses in applied core subjects

National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), Vadodra has launched seven new programmes, two BTech UG programmes, two MBA and three MSc programmes on core applied sector.

The two BTech programmes are focused on Rail Infrastructure, Rail Systems and Communications Engineering, while the MBA programmes are focused at Transportation and Supply Chain Management which are of highest priority in the coming years. The MSc programmes are focused on the Systems Engineering and Integration, Systems and Analytics, Policy and Economics which are among the core areas the nation is looking forward to. The MSc programme on Systems Engineering and Integration will be offered in association with the University of Birmingham, UK. 

These programmes are highly interdisciplinary and application-oriented and not being offered by any other institute in India and thus, unique in its contents.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri VK Yadav, Chairman and CEO, Railway Board, said, "NRTI has adopted an interdisciplinary approach for research of transport systems — it is bringing together academicians, scientists and engineers from various backgrounds, and plans to leverage its academic and industry partnerships and collaborations. It intends to develop a set of core values — dedication to nation-building, commitment to innovation and academic excellence, compassion towards people and society and responsibility towards the environment. It offers project-based learning at Railway establishments. Indian Railways will be at the core of implementing the key features of the programmes. It will serve as an experiential learning laboratory for the student community as well as the faculty development initiatives, thereby creating a distinct character for the University: through a highly experiential and application-based learning approach. The students passing out of these programs as tomorrow’s citizens could add great value in nation-building."