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Maintenance of Railway Signalling and Telecommunications Systems

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

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.

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.

Syllabus

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
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