The course Project Design and the Construction of Railway Infrastructure invites you to explore a dynamic sector experiencing unprecedented growth. As global demand for efficient and sustainable transportation surges, the railway industry is at the forefront, offering a wealth of career opportunities. Through this course, you will gain essential skills in track alignment and geometry, explore the intricacies of ballasted and ballastless track types, and understand the complexities of track assembly. In addition, the course covers crucial aspects such as energy systems, signalling, telecommunications, and the vital role of interoperability and technical regulations. With a focus on cost management, this course equips you with the expertise needed to design and build state-of-the-art railway infrastructure. Seize this opportunity to become a key player in shaping the future of transport.
Project design and the construction of railway infrastructure
Civil Engineering and Structures
50 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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To understand track alignment and principles of geometry.
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To identify different ballast and ballastless track types.
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To analyse a track assembly methods and techniques.
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To explore electrification systems and their components.
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To evaluate signalling systems for railway safety.
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To research telecommunications in railway operations.
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To understand interoperability and technical regulations.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. TRACK ALIGNMENT AND BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GEOMETRY
1. Basic principles of track alignment and geometry
TEACHING UNIT 2. MODULE: BALLAST AND BALLASTLESS TRACK TRACKFORMS
1. Ballasted and ballastless track types
TEACHING UNIT 3. TRACK ASSEMBLY
1. Track assembly
TEACHING UNIT 4. ENERGY: ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEM
1. Introduction
2. Components of the overhead line feeding system on railways
3. Overhead line. The catenary
4. Characteristics of overhead lines
5. Substations
6. Overhead line protection systems
TEACHING UNIT 5. SIGNALLING SYSTEMS
1. Basic concepts
2. System components
TEACHING UNIT 6. TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1. Means of transmission
2. Telecommunications networks
3. Telecommunications services
TEACHING UNIT 7. INTEROPERABILITY AND TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
1. Interoperability and technical regulations
TEACHING UNIT 8. COSTS
1. Costs
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