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    Rail Engineering - Level 3

    Start Date: 1st September 2026

    Newcastle College Rail And Civil Engineering 3
    • Length 2 years
    • Study Full-Time
    • Location Rail Academy, Gateshead

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    Level 3 EAL Rail Engineering Technologies

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    With huge investment planned in the national rail network over the coming years, there is no better time to embark on a Rail Engineering course. 

    Develop your engineering knowledge and skills and put them into practice as you replicate real rail scenarios at our Rail and Civil Engineering Academy. 

    In this bespoke facility, you'll use the latest industry-standard tools and equipment to learn about track maintenance, signalling, overhead line electrification and elements of civil engineering. 

    You'll learn from tutors with extensive engineering and railway experience and benefit from our close relationships with companies including Nexus, Network Rail and Ganymede Solutions. 

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    Aaron Bullha

    Level 3 Rail Engineering

    "My lecturers and tutors have all gone out of their way to make sure me and my classmates know everything we need to know, not just in track and rail but general engineering as well. I feel like having the opportunity to practice on real-life rail equipment will help me no matter where in the industry I progress, and it’s all thanks to Newcastle College."

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