The Railway Electrification Maintenance course offers you a unique opportunity to enter a sector that is constantly growing and where there is high demand for skilled workers. With the rise of rail transport as a As a sustainable and efficient alternative, the proper maintenance of its infrastructure has become essential. Through this course, you will acquire essential skills in the maintenance of overhead contact lines, the monitoring of its support structures and the management of traction substations. Furthermore, you will learn how to resolve faults effectively, ensuring the railway system operates at its best. Our online training allows you to learn from anywhere, offering flexibility and convenience without compromising on the quality of education. Join this course to establish yourself as a skilled professional in a field that is crucial to the development of modern transport.
Maintenance of railway electrification
Civil Engineering and Structures
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- Understanding the maintenance of the overhead contact line.
- Identify supporting elements along the contact line.
- To analyse the maintenance of traction substations.
- Apply techniques for resolving railway faults.
- Assess the condition of the electrification systems.
- To develop skills in railway maintenance management.
- Interpret safety regulations relating to railway electrification.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. MAINTENANCE OF THE OVERHEAD CONTACT LINE
Maintenance of the overhead contact line
Types of overhead contact line maintenance
Planning maintenance of the overhead contact line
Objectives, maintenance indicators and advanced maintenance of the overhead contact line
Geometric analysis of the catenary
TEACHING UNIT 2. INSPECTION OF THE SUPPORT STRUCTURES OF THE OVERHEAD CONTACT LINE
Blocks and support posts
Support bracket assembly
Compensation system
Overhead cables
Power cuts
TEACHING UNIT 3. MAINTENANCE OF TRACTION SUBSTATIONS
An Introduction to the Maintenance of Traction Substations
Reviews
Measurement systems and equipment
Tensions
Alternating current substations
TEACHING UNIT 4. TROUBLESHOOTING
Catenary protection systems
Landings
Earth-connection installations
Most common faults
Installation and cabling
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