Rail Design Challenge

Spark your students’ interest in geography and innovation with the Rail Design Challenge! This dynamic three-day program for Years 7-8 Humanities (Geography) students brings the Victorian Curriculum to life, combining technology with real-world problem-solving. Students will explore sustainable urban development and rail transportation, competing for $3000 in prize money.

Guided by experts from Puffing Billy and the Rail Academy, students will use Intelino trains, 3D printers, virtual reality, and a wide range of other technologies to create solutions for improving rail public transport. The challenge culminates in a showcase of their innovative ideas. This hands-on experience develops students’ ability to analyse interconnections within and between places, evaluate the influence of transportation on livability and industry, and use digital technologies to analyse geographical data – all while fostering the critical thinking and creativity essential for future urban planners and innovators.