Summer course in Italy: Safety of underground transport infrastructure
The Summer School “Safety of Underground Transport Infrastructure (Focus on New Energy Carriers)” explores how sustainable mobility transitions are reshaping tunnels, rail systems, and other underground infrastructure. Organised in collaboration with Unite! partner universities, the course combines online learning with a one-week intensive programme in Turin, Italy.
The programme addresses key challenges related to electrification, renewable fuels, and hydrogen use in transport systems, with a strong focus on safety, risk assessment, and infrastructure design in confined environments. Students will work on real-world engineering challenges in international teams and gain hands-on experience through case studies, exercises, and expert-led mentoring.
The online phase covers fundamental principles of underground transport systems, the safety of alternative propulsion technologies, and European regulatory frameworks. The in-person week in Turin includes project work, group presentations, and a technical visit to tunnel safety facilities in Aosta.
Key information
What?: Erasmus+ BIP on underground transport safety and new energy carriers
Where?: Online + Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy
When? Online: 6–10 July 2026 then Onsite: 13–17 July 2026
How can Aalto students apply:
Aalto has some mobility scholarships available to attend this BIP. If you are interested in applying, please first contact melina.nummi@aalto.fi by 20 May 2026 to be considered for the Erasmus+ short-term blended mobility scholarship.
More information:
https://www.polito.it/en/polito/an-international-university/international-mobility-programmes/erasmus-bip/bip-in-safety-of-underground-transport-infrastructure
Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=kqwFKkkgJkqbNIl3Y-_I4tkrrs59l8NFs_n7LnOP12pUOE1WNzZEVTdQNEhEWU9OS0FRWUE0QVkwSC4u&route=shorturl
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