On October 31, students from the Urban Rail Program at the School of Automotive and Transportation Engineering achieved outstanding results in the finals of the 2024 World Vocational College Skills Competition, competing in the Transportation and Logistics track of the higher vocational group. With strong technical skills, strict operational standards, and innovative project designs, they earned one gold and one silver medal in the High-Speed Rail Signal and Passenger Service and Rail Vehicle Technology categories.

Gold Medal in High-Speed Rail Signal and Passenger Service.

Silver Medal in Rail Vehicle Technology.

The Urban Rail Program is highly attuned to the trends in urban rail transportation planning, operations, and maintenance in the context of big data and artificial intelligence, aiming to meet the future needs of industry talent. The program conducts in-depth industry research and enterprise cooperation, driving innovative reform through the integration of job roles, curriculum, competitions, and certifications. This approach of “learning through competition” and “teaching through competition” supports the development of high-quality, well-rounded professionals in technical skills. To achieve these goals, the program has formed two specialized teaching teams in Urban Rail Signals and Rail Vehicle Technology. Team members work collectively on weekly lesson plans, developing core courses such asUrban Rail Signal Systems andRail Vehicle Technology, and collaborate closely with industry leaders like Shenzhen Metro, MTR Corporation, and Keanda. This cooperation integrates technical development, curriculum building, skill training, and competitive teaching. In recent years, the Urban Rail Program has achieved significant success, frequently winning national first-place awards in competitions such as Rail Transportation Signal System Design and Application, Rail Vehicle Technology, and High-Speed Rail Signal and Passenger Service. Graduates of the program have gone on to work in technology and management roles at well-known companies, including Shenzhen Metro, MTR, BYD, and Huawei’s Smartcom, receiving high praise from employers.

(Lan Chunfeng, School of Automotive and Transportation Engineering)