E- Learning

The Institution of Permanent Way Engineers (India) is a technical body set up under the auspices of Railway Ministry for sharing knowledge and experience of various Railway Engineers connected with Permanent Way (Railway track), bridges and other structures. The Institution was formed on May 18, 1967 with its Headquarters at Pune and was subsequently registered as a Public Trust Office at Pune on 28.7.1972.

The Institution has been playing a vital role in disseminating knowledge of permanent way, bridges and other structures amongst various Railwaymen.

Aim of Institution

The aim of the Institution is to facilitate dissemination and sharing of technical knowledge relating to design, construction and maintenance of Permanent Way, bridges and other structures amongst the persons associated with it. To this end, the Institution promotes and arranges seminars, lectures,  discussions, exhibitions etc. for the information and benefit of the members of the Institution and also publishes and circulates Technical information to facilitate interchange and sharing of ideas.

The Institution of Permanent Way Engineers (India) conducts a Correspondence Course of Diploma in Railway Engineering. The Course comprises of two Semesters of 6 months each. Completion of this course advances the knowledge of the candidate in different disciplines of Railway Engineering and also makes them aware of the structure and functioning of Indian Railways. Admissions normally start in the month of June/ July every year and contact classes are held in Delhi for the same for a duration of one week at New Delhi in the month of October/ November.

The study material for both the semesters in the form of books is sent through the post to the admitted candidates. In order to make the learning easier and to make the study material available to all on a click of a button, e- learning modules have been made and uploaded on this website.

Vision

Our Vision is to create a platform to provide education, learning and training  with universal and flexible access to Railway Engineering and technology for increasing the knowledge base and  skill development

Mission

Our Mission is to provide opportunity to those interested in Railway Engineering and Permanent Way Engineering  to learn anywhere, anytime through open and distance learning system.

We will be uploading the latest technical updated study material for those who are working connected with Railway Engineering and the e- learning modules containing short presentations and videos.