Industrial Electronics Technology- Railway Electronic Systems
Subways and commuter trains in the United States transport 4.5 BILLION people every year. New York’s metropolitan region alone represents 40% of those 4.5 BILLION people. You can be a part of a team that moves millions of people every day. New rail projects now under construction, such as the Second Avenue Subway, Long Island Rail Road’s East Side Access, and the #7 Line Extension, will maintain the New York region’s position as the nation’s biggest mass transit concentration. To hear about the history of the NYC subway system featuring instructor Andrew Sparberg click here (27:55 podcast). There are a multitude of job opportunities available in the railway field – signals, communications, automatic fare collection, vehicle electrical and electronic systems, and electric traction power systems are some examples. You will be trained to work in an essential public service that offers job security, benefits, and opportunities for advancement once you get your initial experience. You can turn your hobby into a career.
Prepare for a wide range of exciting careers such as: Electronics technician Computer technician Telecommunications technician CATV technician Engineering assistant Railway Electronic technician You'll begin with a year of core courses in electronics, computing, and mathematics and build a solid foundation for further study. During the second year, you will focus on your specialization. Railway Electronic Systems Track
Prepare for an exciting career in the railway industry through courses in:
Railway Signaling Systems
Railway Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Systems
Railway Track Electrification Systems
Railway Communications, and
Automatic Fare Collection
This curriculum was designed with railway industry recommendations. TCI is a member of the Rail Careers 
Advisory Board. It's purpose is to keep our syllabus aligned with industry needs. You’ll also learn by experiencing things first-hand through TCI’s practice-oriented approach to education, using our extensive laboratory facilities and regular visits to area rail properties.
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