Maintenance of Infrastructures in High Speed Lines is your gateway to mastering the essential skills needed in the booming high-speed rail industry. With growing investments and an increasing demand for efficient transport solutions, professionals in this field are more sought after than ever. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of maintaining high-speed rail infrastructures, including superstructure, electrification, and signalling systems. By delving into the differences between high-speed and conventional lines, you’ll gain the expertise needed to ensure the safe and reliable operation of these vital transport arteries. Through our comprehensive online format, you’ll have the flexibility to learn at your own pace, equipping you with the knowledge to excel in a career that is not only rewarding but also crucial for the future of global connectivity. Join us to become a part of this dynamic and ever-evolving sector.
Maintenance of infraestructures in high speed lines
This course is aimed at professionals and graduates in the railway sector seeking to enhance or refresh their expertise in high-speed line maintenance. Ideal for those interested in understanding the nuances of infrastructure, superstructure, electrification, and signalling maintenance, this training equips participants with the skills needed to stay at the forefront of high-speed rail developments.
50 hours
Civil Engineering and Structures
Course objectives
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Understand differences in maintenance between high-speed and conventional lines.
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Identify key aspects of infrastructure maintenance in high-speed lines.
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Master techniques for superstructure maintenance in high-speed contexts.
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Learn essentials of electrification maintenance for high-speed railways.
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Analysis signalling systems maintenance in high-speed rail environments.
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Develop strategies for efficient high-speed rail maintenance planning.
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Evaluate best practices in high-speed rail maintenance operations.
What does it prepare you for?
This course prepares you to effectively maintain high-speed railway infrastructures by understanding the differences between high-speed and conventional lines. You will gain skills in maintaining infrastructure and superstructure, ensuring the efficient operation of high-speed lines. Additionally, you'll learn to handle electrification and signalling maintenance, equipping you with the knowledge to address complex issues and enhance the performance and safety of high-speed rail networks.
Teaching units
UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 1. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HIGH SPEED AND CONVENTIONAL LINES MAINTENANCE
1. INTRODUCTION
2. MAINTENANCE DEFINITION
3. MAINTENANCE TYPES
3.1. Corrective maintenance
3.2. Preventive maintenance
3.3. Cyclic maintenance
3.4. Condition-based maintenance
3.5. RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance)
3.6. Maintenance objectives
4. HIGH SPEED VERSUS CONVENTIONAL LINES COMPARISON
4.1. Infrastructure
4.2. Superstructure
4.3. Electrification
4.4. Signaling and telecommunications
UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 2. INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE IN HIGH SPEED LINES
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Infrastructure and Superstructure
1.2. Infrastructure influence over superstructure
2. EARTHWORKS
2.1. Platform
2.2. Cuttings and embankments
2.3. Roads and paths
2.4. Fencing
3. DRAINAGE
3.1. Longitudinal
3.2. Transversal
3.3. Special points
4. STRUCTURES
4.1. Bridges and viaducts
4.2. Overbridges and underbridges
5. TUNNELS
6. BUILDINGS
6.1. Maintenance facilities.
6.2. Changeover facilities
6.3. Terminals
UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 3. SUPERSTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE IN HIGH SPEED
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Ballast
1.2. Sleepers
1.3. Rails
1.4. Fastening system
1.5. Switches and crossings
1.6. Slab track
1.7. Life cycle and risk level
2. TRACK GEOMETRY
2.1. Dynamic Auscultation
2.2. Geometric auscultation
2.3. Track Surveys
2.4. Types of analysis
3. TRACK MATERIALS
3.1. Ballast
3.2. Sleepers
3.3. Fastening systems
3.4. Rail
4. SWITCHES AND CROSSINGS
4.1. Switches and crossings
4.2. Expansion Joints
5. SLAB TRACK
6. LATEST TRENDS
6.1. General ideas
6.2. Inspections
UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 4. ELECTRIFICATION MAINTENANCE IN HIGH SPEED LINES
1. INTRODUCTION
2. PURPOSE AND MAINTENANCE TYPES
2.1. Preventive maintenance
2.2. Corrective maintenance
2.3. Predictive maintenance
3. EXECUTION OF MAINTENANCE
3.1. Preventive maintenance
3.2. Corrective maintenance
3.3. Predictive maintenance
4. MAINTENANCE OF THE OVERHEAD CONTACT LINE
4.1. Insulators
4.2. Autovalves
4.3. Switches
4.4. Fixed points
4.5. Registration equipments
4.6. Contact wire
4.7. Messenger wire
4.8. Post anchorage
4.9. Pole
4.10. Brackets
4.11. Droppers
4.12. Return of the traction current
4.13. Gantries
4.14. Unions y connections
4.15. Remote actuators
4.16. Overlaps
4.17. Earthing
4.18. Feeders
4.19. Tunnel lighting
4.20. Blade heating
4.21. Static auscultation
4.22. Dynamic auscultation
5. SUBSTATIONS MAINTENANCE
5.1. Routine maintenance of general systems
5.2. Routine maintenance of equipments
5.3. Official technical inspections
6. POWER REMOTE CONTROL MAINTENANCE
6.1. Preventive maintenance of hardware
6.2. Preventive maintenance of software
6.3. Communication system
6.4. Field elements
7. SPARE PARTS
8. TOOLS. CALIBRATION
UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 5. SIGNALING MAINTENANCE IN HIGH SPEED LINES
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Types of maintenance
1.2. Parameters for maintenance control
2. SIGNALING SYSTEM WITH ELECTRONIC INTERLOCKS
3. TRAIN PROTECTION SYSTEMS
4. AUXILIARY DETECTION SYSTEMS
5. TELECOMMUNICATIONS
5.1. Fixed communications
5.2. Mobile communications
5.3. Technical buildings and signaling technical facilities
5.4. Video surveillance and control