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Academics

Future Technology School

Department of Railway Vehicle & Driving

Department of Railway Vehicle & Driving

  • Location: East Campus, Techno Design Center (E1), Room 518
  • Phone Number : +82-42-629-6405
  • Admissions Consultation : Professor Junho Cho +82-42-629-6421 / jhcho@wsi.ac.kr
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Vision & Objectives

Vision
To cultivate professional train drivers who will lead the future of railway transportation.
Educational Goal
To operate a student-centered, customized curriculum that ensures strong employability outcomes.

Program Overview

In response to the expansion of the national railway network and the introduction of advanced railway technologies, our department is dedicated to training future locomotive engineers—the core professionals of the railway industry.

To achieve this, we offer a student-centered and practical curriculum focused on:

  • Basic vocational competencies
  • Introductory railway engineering
  • License-based courses for train driving
  • Railway aptitude (NCS), and mechanical/electrical engineering

These courses align with the recruitment criteria of major railway operators and foster job-ready skills in a short period of time.

In 2009, Woosong Academy was the first college in Korea to be officially designated as a training institution for Class 2 Electric Train Driver Licenses. Our faculty includes seasoned train driving professionals from organizations like KORAIL, Seoul Metro, and Busan Transportation Corporation, providing students with practical, field-relevant training.

To promote personalized, experiential learning, we offer railway-dedicated training facilities where students can operate real equipment and practice:

  • Electric train systems and components
  • Track switch operation
  • Signaling principles
  • Coupling/decoupling of freight cars

This hands-on training fosters self-directed learning and builds real-world competence for railway careers.

We focus on job-oriented education that supports students from admission through employment, preparing them to grow into certified train drivers.

Certifications Offered

  • Class 2 Electric Train Driver License
  • Railway Transportation Industrial Engineer Certificate
  • Railway Traffic Safety Manager Certificate

Career Paths After Graduation

Public railway organizations:

  • KORAIL (Korea Railroad Corporation)
  • National Railroad Authority
  • Korea Railroad Research Institute

Regional metro corporations in:

  • Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Gwangju

Private and local rail operators:

  • AREX (Airport Railroad)
  • Shinbundang Line
  • Yongin EverLine
  • Uijeongbu Light Rail Transit