In a world where sustainable mobility is key, the course Railway Line Design and Construction offers you the opportunity to delve into the fascinating railway sector, which is currently booming. With a growing demand for skilled professionals, this course prepares you to tackle the challenges of designing, building and managing modern railway lines. You will learn about basic principles of track design and geometry, superstructure, assembly, electrification, control, command y signage, as well as telecommunications. The knowledge you gain will enable you to understand interoperability and technical standards, as well as to manage the associated costs efficiently. Upon completion, you will be well-equipped to excel in a dynamic and constantly evolving sector, broadening your professional horizons and contributing to the development of essential infrastructure for the future. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this global transformation.
The design and construction of railway lines
Civil Engineering and Structures
50 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the basic principles of railway track design and geometry.
- Identify the characteristics of the track superstructure for ballasted track and slab track.
- To analyse the processes and techniques involved in laying modern railway tracks.
- Describe the electrification system and its impact on energy efficiency.
- Explain how control, signalling and signalling systems operate on railway lines.
- To assess telecommunications and their importance in railway operations.
- Interpret technical regulations and interoperability within the railway system.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF TRACK DESIGN AND GEOMETRY
1. Basic principles of track design and geometry
TEACHING UNIT 2. SUPERSTRUCTURE: BALLASTED TRACK AND SLAB TRACK
1. Ballasted track and slab track superstructure
TEACHING UNIT 3. TRACK LAYING
1. Track laying
TEACHING UNIT 4. ENERGY: THE ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEM
1. Components of the overhead contact line power supply system for railways
2. Contact wire. The catenary
3. Characteristics of the LAC
4. Traction substations.
5. Contact wire guards
TEACHING UNIT 5. CONTROL, COMMAND AND SIGNALLING
1. General information
2. System components
TEACHING UNIT 6. TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1. Means of transmission
2. Telecommunications networks
3. Telecommunications services
TEACHING UNIT 7. INTEROPERABILITY AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS
1. Interoperability and technical standards
TEACHING UNIT 8. COSTS
1. Costs
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