The Department of Civil Engineering, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, in collaboration with the School of Interdisciplinary Research & Entrepreneurship (SIRE), BITS Pilani, is advancing professional learning in railway and metro infrastructure through the Professional Certificate in Railway & Metro Tunnel Engineering through School of Interdisciplinary Research & Entrepreneurship (SIRE), BITS Pilani .

Designed for engineers, project managers, and infrastructure professionals, this executive-format programme brings together academic expertise and industry experience through 10 modules, 24 sessions, and approximately 72 hours of learning.

Key areas of focus include:
Geotechnical investigation and tunnel design
Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) and NATM
Structural lining, waterproofing, and drainage
Ventilation, fire safety, and risk management
Digital twins, AI, and predictive maintenance

Meet the Experts
The programme features academic leadership from Prof. Dipendu Bhunia (Ph.D, M.ASCE, L.M.ICI) , HOD, Department of Civil Engineering, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, and industry experts:

Mr. Daljeet Singh — Former Director (Works), DMRC; former Director (Works & Infrastructure), Lucknow Metro.

Dr. P. Raja Goundan — Former General Manager, Indian Railways; former Additional Member (Telecom), Railway Board; former CEO, ICF.

Mr. Ananthakumar Paulraj — Chartered Civil Engineer and author of
Handbook of Tunnel Engineering
.

This initiative reflects BITS Pilani’s commitment to interdisciplinary education, industry collaboration, and capacity building for India’s evolving railway and metro infrastructure sector.

Explore the programme:

https://railwayacademy.org