Design and construction of high-speed lines

TEACHING UNIT 1. INFRASTRUCTURE FOR HIGH-SPEED RAIL LINES
1. INTRODUCTION
2. EARTHWORKS
2.1. Embankments and cuttings
2.2. Transition wedges
2.3. Constructive methods
3. HYDROLOGY AND DRAINAGE
3.1. Hydrological study
3.2. Transverse drainage
3.3. Longitudinal drainage
4. LINE LAYOUT
4.1. Geometric parameters
4.2. Typical sections
5. TUNNELS
5.3. Free Section
5.4. Constructive methodologies
6. STRUCTURES
6.1. Concrete structures.
6.2. Mixed structures.
6.3. Track-structure interaction.
6.4. Slab track structures.
6.5. Overpasses
7. AFFECTED SERVICES
8. ADDITIONAL WORKS
8.1. Service roads
8.2. Fencing
9. EXPROPRIATIONS
10. ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY
10.1. Environment
10.2. Health and safety

TEACHING UNIT 2. HIGH-SPEED SUPERSTRUCTURE
1. INTRODUCTION
2. TRACK GEOMETRY
2.1. Calculation of quantities based on geometric parameters and standard working conditions
3. TRACK TYPES
3.1. Ballast track
3.2. Slab track
4. TRACK COMPONENTS
4.1. Ballast
4.2. Sleepers
4.3. Fastening system
4.4. Rail
4.5. Turnouts (switches, crossings and expansion joints)
4.6. Welding
5. TRACK–STRUCTURE INTERACTION
5.1. Expansion Joints
5.2. Transition between structure and embankment, or between tunnel and embankment
5.3. Transitions between ballastless track and ballasted track
6. RAILWAY FACILITIES
6.1. Loops
6.2. Two-way track switching points (crossover)
6.3. Gauge changeovers

TEACHING UNIT 3. ELECTRIFICATION ON HIGH-SPEED LINES
1. HIGH-SPEED ELECTRIFICATION
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Energy and Railway Layout
1.3. Overhead contact line
1.4. Characteristics of overhead contact lines
1.5. Specific equipment
1.6. Substations
1.7. Physical impact of electrification installations on the cross-section

TEACHING UNIT 4. SIGNALLING AT HIGH SPEED
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SIGNALS
2.1. Examples of signals
3. INTERLOCKS
3.1. Definition
3.2. Basic principles
3.3. Types of interlocks
4. BLOCKADES
4.1. Basic principles of a blockade
4.2. Types of blockades
5. TRAIN DETECTION
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Methods for train detection
6. CENTRALISED TRAFFIC CONTROL (CTC)
6.1. CTC functions
7. Signalling in the cab – ATP systems
7.1. Types of signalling in the cabin:
7.2. ATP Systems

TEACHING UNIT 5. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTS IN HIGH-SPEED RAILWAYS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Track types and their evolution
2. NEW FEATURES USED ON HIGH-SPEED LINES
2.1. Civil engineering works
2.2. Energy
2.3. Signalling
3. INNOVATION CENTRES
3.1. Test centres
4. MAGLEV TRAIN
4.2. Hyperloop
5. BIBLIOGRAPHY
5.1. Regulations
5.2. Books and articles