Leveraging AI to Transform Rail Higher Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward

Abstract

The rapid digital transformation, an ageing workforce, and persistent skills shortages in rail industry has highlighted the need for railway higher education program that remains relevant and aligned with industry requirement. This paper explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education, specifically within the context of rail education. This paper proposes developing an evaluation tool for railway program curricula that integrates AI-driven methodologies. Employing data-driven analytics and predictive modelling, the tool will examine curriculum relevance, skills coverage, and the integration of emerging technologies. These results will underscore the potential of AI to revolutionise curriculum design and evaluation, bridging the gap between academic training and industry demands. This study provides significant implications for educators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, offering a methodology to foster innovation, collaboration, and adaptability in railway education.

Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering > Engineering Systems and Supply Chain Management
College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Event Title: 6th International Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for RAILwayS”
Event Type: Other
Event Dates: 2025-04-08 - 2025-04-08
Uncontrolled Keywords: rail higher education, curriculum evaluation, AI in education
Last Modified: 13 Mar 2025 15:19
Date Deposited: 13 Mar 2025 15:16
PURE Output Type: Conference contribution
Published Date: 2025-02-14
Accepted Date: 2025-02-14
Authors: Shinde, Prachiti
Marinov, Marin (ORCID Profile 0000-0003-1449-7436)
Hadeed, Reem (ORCID Profile 0009-0007-3907-5201)

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