The Design and Construction of Signalling and Telecommunications Subsystems course is your gateway to mastering the essential skills needed in a booming industry. With the rapid evolution of transportation networks, the demand for experts in signalling systems and telecommunications is skyrocketing. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of signalling systems and components, delving into the intricacies of ATP systems and the vital role of telecommunications. You will gain a deep understanding of transmission media, telecommunication networks, and the crucial elements of network management, supervision systems, and technical rooms. By enrolling, you position yourself at the forefront of technological innovation, ready to meet industry demands and seize lucrative career opportunities. This course empowers you to become a sought-after professional, equipped with the knowledge and skills to shape the future of transportation infrastructure.
Desing and construction of signalling and telecommunications subsystems
This course is designed for professionals and graduates in the railway sector seeking to expand or update their knowledge in signalling and telecommunications subsystems. It covers key areas such as signalling systems, ATP systems, and telecommunications networks, focusing on network management and supervision, providing a comprehensive understanding for those involved in these fields.
40 hours
Civil Engineering and Structures
Course objectives
- 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.
What does it prepare you for?
This course equips you with the ability to understand and evaluate signalling systems and their components, enabling you to address complex challenges in telecommunications. You will gain insights into main ATP systems, enhancing your capability to design and assess safety-critical operations. Additionally, you'll learn to manage telecommunications subsystems, focusing on transmission media and network management, allowing you to optimise network performance and ensure effective supervision of technical rooms.
Teaching units
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