A new platform to tackle real-world railway operations challenges
For the first time, RailSanya 2027 will host a Problem-Solving Competition (PSC) — a new platform for participants to tackle practical and theoretical challenges in railway operations.
Encourage participants to bring innovative ideas to long-standing challenges in railway operations.
Bring together students and researchers across engineering, OR, computer science and economics.
Tackle real-world railway problems using state-of-the-art modelling and analytical methods.
From submission to award announcement — the journey of a PSC participant.
Open to students and researchers worldwide.
Submission procedures, problem statements and key dates will be announced in May 2026.
Finalists are invited to a special session during the conference to present their work.
Final ranking by jury panel, officially announced at the conference dinner.
Time hosted at ICROMA
Full details announcement
Special session & finals
Further details — including problem statements, participation rules, submission procedures, evaluation criteria, and key dates — will be announced in May 2026.
