- To understand signalling systems and their components comprehensively.
- To evaluate the main ATP systems and their applications.
- To analyse transmission media in telecommunications subsystems.
- To manage telecommunication networks effectively.
- To supervise telecommunications services and technical rooms efficiently.
- To apply knowledge of network management systems practically.
- To integrate telecommunications and signalling for enhanced safety.
UNIT 1. SIGNALING SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS 1. General considerations 2. Block assembly diagram 3. Train position detection systems 4. Signaling systems associated with turnouts and light signaling systems 5. Level crossing protection UNIT 2. MAIN ATP SYSTEMS 1. General considerations 2. ASFA 3. The LZB system 4. ERTMS 5. The CBTC signaling system on metropolitan railways UNIT 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUBSYSTEM. TRANSMISSION MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS 1. Means of transmission by metallic cables 2. Means of transmission by fiber optics and radio links 3. Transport network 4. PDH access network 5. Voice switched network and data network UNIT 4. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUBSYSTEM. NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION SYSTEMS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND TECHNICAL ROOMS 1. Management network and supervision systems 2. Voice and data services 3. Mobile services (I). Train-ground system 4. Mobile services (II). GSM-R system 5. Telecommunications rooms in buildings