The course Design and construction of signalling and telecommunications subsystems for railways It presents itself as a unique opportunity to break into a sector that is booming boom, where innovation and technology are advancing by leaps and bounds. With the growing demand for transport efficient and safe, signalling and telecommunications systems play a crucial role in railway modernisation. This course will equip you with the essential skills to understand signalling systems and their components, as well as the main ATP systems. What’s more, you’ll delve into the world of railway telecommunications, gaining an understanding of both the transmission media and the systems for management and supervision networking. This knowledge will position you as a key professional in the design and construction of railway infrastructure, broadening your career opportunities in a sector where there is high demand for qualified experts.
Design and construction of signalling and telecommunications subsystems for railways
Civil Engineering and Structures
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the key components of railway signalling.
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Identify the main ATP systems and its role in security.
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To analyse the modes of transmission in telecommunications railway companies.
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Assess the networks telecommunications systems for use on railways.
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Describe the systems of management and supervision rail networks.
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Recognising telecommunications services in the railway sector.
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Explain the design of technical rooms in the railway subsystem.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. SIGNALLING SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS
Overview
Overall block diagram
Train position detection systems
Signage systems associated with diversions and illuminated signage systems
Level crossing safety
TEACHING UNIT 2. MAIN ATP SYSTEMS
Overview
ASFA
The LZB system
ERTMS
The CBTC signalling system for metropolitan railways
TEACHING UNIT 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUBSYSTEM. TRANSMISSION MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
Transmission media using metal cables
Fibre-optic and radio-link transmission media
Transport network
PDH access network
Voice switching network and data network
TEACHING UNIT 4. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUBSYSTEM. NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING SYSTEMS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND TECHNICAL ROOMS
Network management and monitoring systems
Voice and data services
Mobile services – train-to-ground system
Mobile services – GSM-R system
Telecommunications rooms in buildings
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