Abstract
SYNOPSIS Training and career development of the Chartered Engineer in the Railway Industry has changed greatly in the last fifteen years. A degree or its equivalent is now obligatory as a basis for Chartered status. Industrial experience has to be condensed and carefully executed and the development of a young man's career must be given greater attention than in the past. Much has been done in recent years, more remains to be done if the right balance in training and development is to be achieved. The authors, experienced managers in the Industry, have drawn on their experience to write a paper in which some of the answers are given, which should provoke discussion and which it is hoped will be practical and useful.
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