On February 23, 2017, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) co-organized the launch of the Singapore Rail Academy (SGRA) and a Public Transport Awards Ceremony with the Land Transport Authority (LTA). The event was also marked by signing of Memorandum of Understanding between SIT, LTA, and the INCOSE for collaboration on building up systems engineering capability.

Mr. Serge Landry, the President of the INCOSE Singapore Chapter, representing the INCOSE, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between INCOSE, the Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA), and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). The MOU signing was witnessed by the guest of honor, Mr. Khaw Boon Wan, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport of Singapore.

The event was attended by about 350 guests comprising of senior representatives from government agencies and transport operators, SIT Senior Management, staff and students; industry representatives; award recipients from various institutions  and organizations, and the media.

For additional details, refer to:
- http://www.hrinasia.com/recruitment/singapore-rail-academy-launches-to-deepen-railway-engineering-capabilities-in-the-region/
- http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/15000-rail-engineers-needed-by-2030
- https://www.mot.gov.sg/News-Centre/News/2017/Speech-by-Minister-for-Transport-Khaw-Boon-Wan-at-the-Launch-of-the-Singapore-Rail-Academy/
- https://www.lta.gov.sg/apps/news/page.aspx?c=2&id=403f5db4-cd56-49a8-b5cf-03c9e49b3d21
- http://www.channel8news.sg/news8/singapore/20170223-sg-rail-academy/3544252.html#.WLU-gdFmfbI.email