The Maintenance of Railway Signalling and Telecommunications Systems course is your gateway to mastering the intricacies of a rapidly growing sector. With the rise in global railway expansion and modernisation, there’s an increasing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the seamless operation of signalling and telecommunications systems. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of key areas, including the maintenance of interlockings, blocks, CTCs, track circuits, and communication systems like ATP and ERTMS. By participating, you’ll gain the expertise to keep these critical systems functioning flawlessly, making you an invaluable asset in the industry. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your skills and position yourself at the forefront of railway innovation.
Maintenance of Railway Signalling and Telecommunications Systems
This course is designed for professionals and graduates in the railway sector seeking to enhance or update their expertise in maintaining signalling and telecommunications systems. Ideal for those interested in interlockings, track circuits, ATP-ERTMS, and communication systems, it provides essential knowledge for effective system maintenance.
40 hours
Civil Engineering and Structures
Course objectives
- To understand the principles of maintaining interlockings and CTC systems effectively.
- To analyse and resolve issues in railway signalling and telecommunications systems.
- To apply best practices in the maintenance of track circuits and level crossings.
- To enhance knowledge on the maintenance of ATP and ERTMS systems.
- To identify and troubleshoot problems in railway communication systems.
- To develop skills for efficient management of railway signalling maintenance.
- To interpret technical documentation related to railway system maintenance.
What does it prepare you for?
This course equips you with the skills to effectively maintain and troubleshoot railway signalling and telecommunications systems. You'll gain expertise in managing interlockings, blocks, and CTCs, ensuring the smooth operation of track circuits and level crossings, and maintaining advanced systems like ATP and ERTMS. Additionally, you'll learn to handle communication systems, enhancing your ability to ensure safety and efficiency in railway operations. This knowledge empowers you to tackle complex challenges in the field.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. MAINTENANCE OF INTERLOCKINGS, BLOCKS AND CTCS
1. Introduction to railway signalling. TSI on CCS
2. Lockout devices. Origins of Electrical Interlocks
3. Electronic interlockings
4. Installations to be controlled by the interlockings
5. Signalling Block Systems
UNIT 2. MAINTENANCE OF TRACK CIRCUITS AND LEVEL CROSSINGS
1. Introduction to train detection systems. SIL
2. Track circuits separated by insulating rail joints
3. Train detection by axle counters
4. Half-barrier protection systems
5. Maintenance and troubleshooting in level crossings
UNIT 3. MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEMS (ATP - ERTMS)
1. Introduction to ATP systems. EBICAB900 system
2. The LZB system. Maintenance
3. ERTMS system. Maintenance
4. General description of the safety remote control
5. Remote control subsystems
UNIT 4. MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
1. Communications and fiber optical cable maintenance
2. Transportation Networks. Maintenance of Transmission Networks and DWDM networks
3. Maintenance of radio communications networks. Tren-Tierra and GSM-r
4. Maintenance of networks and data and voice services
5. Information and control systems