Sector-specific

Project design and the construction of railway infraestructure

Civil Engineering and Structures 50 hours

Introduction

The course Project Design and the Construction of Railway Infrastructure invites you to delve into a dynamic sector experiencing unprecedented growth. As global demand for efficient and sustainable transportation surges, the railway industry stands at the forefront, offering a wealth of career opportunities. Through this course, you will gain essential skills in track alignment and geometry, explore the intricacies of ballast and ballastless trackforms, and understand the complexities of track assembly. Additionally, the course covers crucial aspects such as energy systems, signalling, telecommunications, and the vital role of interoperability and technical regulations. With a focus on cost management, this course equips you with the expertise needed to design and construct cutting-edge railway infrastructure. Embrace this chance to become a key player in shaping the future of transportation.

Objectives

  • To understand track alignment and geometry principles.

  • To identify different ballast and ballastless track forms.

  • To analyse track assembly methods and techniques.

  • To explore electrification systems and their components.

  • To evaluate signalling systems for railway safety.

  • To investigate telecommunications in railway operations.

  • To comprehend interoperability and technical regulations.

Table of Contents

DIDACTIC UNIT 1. TRACK ALIGNMENT AND GEOMETRIC BASIC PRINCIPLES

1. Track alignment and geometry basic principles

DIDACTIC UNIT 2. MODULE: BALLAST AND BALLASTLESS TRACK TRACKFORMS

1. Ballast and ballastless track trackforms

DIDACTIC UNIT 3. TRACK ASSEMBLY

1. Track assembly

DIDACTIC UNIT 4. ENERGY: ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEM

1. Introduction
2. Components of the overhead line feeding system in railways
3. Overhead line. The catenary
4. Overhead line characteristics
5. Substations
6. Overhead line protections

DIDACTIC UNIT 5. SIGNALING SYSTEMS

1. Basic concepts
2. System components

DIDACTIC UNIT 6. TELECOMMUNICATIONS

1. Means of transmission
2. Telecommunication networks
3. Telecommunications services

DIDACTIC UNIT 7. INTEROPERABILITY AND TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

1. Interoperability and technical regulations

DIDACTIC UNIT 8. COSTS

1. Costs

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