April 23rd, 2026
from 16:00 to 18:30
The seminar explores railway safety in its technical, systemic, and organizational dimensions, analyzing critical issues, regulatory developments, and future challenges in the sector. The meeting includes an in-depth look at the 2023 derailment in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, presented by Philippe Thürler, Head of Investigations at SISI, the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Service.
Program
- 16:00 - 16:10 Institutional welcome and introduction
Prof. Milena Properzi, Director of the Department of Innovative Technologies SUPSI - 16:10 - 16:30 Railway education at SUPSI
Overview of competencies and teaching activities in the railway field
Luca Diviani, Head of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Matteo Montini, Lecturer of the Railway Engineering modules - 16:30 - 17:00 Railway safety: technical and systemic framework
Overview of railway safety: types of accidents, recurring causes, technical and organizational criticalities, regulations, technological developments, and economic impacts
Matteo Montini, Lecturer of the Railway Engineering modules - 17:00 - 17:45 The case of the derailment in the Gotthard Base Tunnel
Presentation of the investigative methodologies and the conclusions of the official report
Philippe Thürler, Head of the Railway Division, Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Service (SISI)
The talk will be held in French; if necessary, a translation will be provided. - 17:45 - 18:15 Questions and discussion
- 18:15 Networking aperitif
Information and registration
The event is free of charge. Registration is open until Monday, April 20.