Rail training for the future
All aspects of the railway operations system are interconnected, from tracks and signals to cars and locomotives to operations and control. The performance of one relies on the performance of the other. System performance relies on the performance of the workers.
Canada's railway faces many exciting challenges today, and SAIT is working alongside the industry to meet those challenges. There is a demand in the railway industry for a workforce that can master new technologies and skills and adapt to structural change. Individuals who plan to make a career on the railway as professional railroaders are crucial to the industry's success.
Centre for Rail Training and Technology
The School of Transportation has been providing premiere technology training solutions for the railway industry since the opening of its Centre for Rail Training and Technology in 1999.
The centre offers modern, state-of-the-practice facilities, such as:
- a signal lab
- regular switches and track setups
- a mini-rail yard with 30 cars.
Programs
Parts/Materials Technician apprenticeship
Journeyperson 
Not open to international applicants 
3 periods
Prepare for a career as a parts technician by learning to manage and disperse automotive, heavy-duty, industrial, after-market, plumbing and electrical parts.
Railway Conductor
Certificate International applicants accepted 12 weeks
Train to become a railway conductor and be responsible for moving, marshalling, and switching rail cars with hands-on courses that cover operating procedures, handling dangerous goods, and railway safety.