On the evolution of railway education and current issues of its development in the light of the implementation of the Transport Strategy of the Russian Federation

This article examines the history of railway education in Russia. The stages of its evolution are identified based on the development of railways. Strategic planning documents reflecting the development of railway education in the country are reviewed. The main goals and objectives of the system for training specialists in the transport industry and retraining management teams are examined.

Historical sources, as well as current legislation related to the development of education and training, are analyzed. In identifying these stages, a direct connection with the stages of railway development is identified. Each new stage was accompanied by the launch of new educational institutions and the improvement of the educational process. The path from the Institute of Water and Land Communications to the Institutes of Railway Transport is traced.

The current stage of development includes the implementation of digital technologies, artificial intelligence capabilities, and the use of new materials and designs. Currently, the railway education system in Russia is represented by nine university complexes, including branches.

The development of education is reflected in important government documents. Its main goals, objectives, and areas are defined in the Transport Strategy. While setting the direction for the development of transport education, the Transport Strategy neglected to address its sectoral areas. To fill this gap, it is proposed to clarify specific issues of sectoral education within the Transport Strategy it self or in other strategic planning documents for the development of transport sectors.

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