Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, Cuba's Minister of Transportation, acknowledged today the crucial role played by the intergovernmental agreement between his country and the Russian Federation in training the next generation of engineers who will drive the railways in Cuba.
Each year Russia offers different scholarships that are allocated, through the Union of Railways of Cuba and under the guidance of the Ministry of Higher Education, to a unique program, Rodríguez Dávila explained on his Facebook profile.
He emphasized that the objective of this program is clear and strategic: to meet the demand for specialists in railway engineering, disciplines that, due to their specificity, are not taught within the country.
This program represents a strategic commitment and an investment in the future, the minister stated, adding that from this new generation of professionals being trained in Russian classrooms and laboratories, it is expected that in the medium term, an injection of young talent with a high level of preparation will be achieved.
Currently, 98 young people are being trained in various specialties, including railway transport operation, rolling stock, railway tracks, automation and telemechanics, as well as railway telecommunications, all linked to the needs of the national system.
The training takes place at the Russian Transport University and the Emperor Alexander I St. Petersburg State University of Railways, preceded by a year dedicated to the Russian language and basic subjects.
Rodríguez Dávila pointed out that to guarantee their continued participation in the program, students receive combined financial support: a Russian stipend and Cuban financial aid, which cover lodging, food, winter clothing, and immigration services.
In addition to university students, 57 railway system workers are pursuing master's degrees in specific subjects, and from 2026 onwards, the inclusion of managers and specialists in short professional development courses and internships is planned.
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https://www.granma.cu/mundo/2025-11-07/amplian-cuba-y-rusia-cooperacion-en-formacion-ferroviaria-07-11-2025-13-11-54Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, Cuba's Minister of Transportation, acknowledged today the crucial role played by the intergovernmental agreement between his country and the Russian Federation in training the next generation of engineers who will drive the railways in Cuba.
Each year Russia offers different scholarships that are allocated, through the Union of Railways of Cuba and under the guidance of the Ministry of Higher Education, to a unique program, Rodríguez Dávila explained on his Facebook profile.
He emphasized that the objective of this program is clear and strategic: to meet the demand for specialists in railway engineering, disciplines that, due to their specificity, are not taught within the country.
This program represents a strategic commitment and an investment in the future, the minister stated, adding that from this new generation of professionals being trained in Russian classrooms and laboratories, it is expected that in the medium term, an injection of young talent with a high level of preparation will be achieved.
Currently, 98 young people are being trained in various specialties, including railway transport operation, rolling stock, railway tracks, automation and telemechanics, as well as railway telecommunications, all linked to the needs of the national system.
The training takes place at the Russian Transport University and the Emperor Alexander I St. Petersburg State University of Railways, preceded by a year dedicated to the Russian language and basic subjects.
Rodríguez Dávila pointed out that to guarantee their continued participation in the program, students receive combined financial support: a Russian stipend and Cuban financial aid, which cover lodging, food, winter clothing, and immigration services.
In addition to university students, 57 railway system workers are pursuing master's degrees in specific subjects, and from 2026 onwards, the inclusion of managers and specialists in short professional development courses and internships is planned.