The course Maintenance of railway lines and infrastructure offers you the chance to break into a booming sector, where demand for labour is constantly growing. With a holistic approach, This programme provides training in key areas such as maintenance management, infrastructure and superstructure, electrification, signalling and communications systems. Upon completion, you will have acquired the essential skills to ensure the road quality and you’ll be kept up to date with the latest news on maintenance railway. Taking part in this course is crucial for those who wish to excel in an industry that values efficiency and innovation. What’s more, as the course is delivered online, you’ll have the flexibility to learn at your own pace and from anywhere, making it an ideal choice for those looking to balance their studies with other responsibilities. Join us and be part of the future of rail transport.
Maintenance of railway lines and infrastructure
Civil Engineering and Structures
50 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Identify strategies to optimise the comprehensive maintenance of the railway system.
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Apply effective methods for the maintenance of the superstructure.
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Understanding the maintenance processes for railway electrification.
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Assess signage systems for efficient maintenance.
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Integrate maintenance solutions for telecommunications.
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Explore what's new maintenance works to improve the quality of the road.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
Introduction.
Maintenance on railway lines
Types of maintenance.
The coordination of maintenance and operations.
Safety management in railway maintenance
TEACHING UNIT 2. INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE
Introduction.
Embankments and slope stability.
Drainage maintenance.
Bridge maintenance.
Tunnel maintenance
TEACHING UNIT 3. MAINTENANCE OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE
Historical development of superstructure maintenance.
Road quality inspections
Superstructure maintenance management
Types of track maintenance work.
TEACHING UNIT 4. MAINTENANCE OF THE ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEM
Introduction.
Maintenance of the overhead contact line.
Maintenance of the overhead contact line support structures
Maintenance of traction substation
Troubleshooting
TEACHING UNIT 5. MAINTENANCE OF ROAD SIGNS
Introduction
Interlockings.
Locking systems.
Maintenance of train detection systems
Maintenance of in-cab signalling systems.
TEACHING UNIT 6. MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
Introduction
Transmission media: copper, fibre optics and radio links
Transport networks. Maintenance of transmission systems.
Radio communication networks
Data networks.
Voice networks and services
Maintenance of traffic signal remote controls
TEACHING UNIT 7. TRACK CONDITION
The concept of quality.
Quantifying quality.
TEACHING UNIT 8. NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN MAINTENANCE
Introduction
Historical development of maintenance and planning
New maintenance strategies