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Urban railways

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The Urban Railways course offers a dynamic exploration into the thriving sector of metropolitan railway systems. With cities expanding rapidly, the demand for efficient urban transportation is at an all-time high, making expertise in this field highly sought after. This course equips you with critical insights into the design, construction, and maintenance of railway infrastructure. You’ll gain essential knowledge on key aspects of metropolitan railway design and learn about the intricacies of track superstructure and fixed installations. As urban mobility becomes increasingly vital, our course positions you at the forefront of this transformative industry. Join us to acquire the skills necessary to navigate and excel in the burgeoning world of urban railways, enhancing your career prospects in a field where innovation and efficiency are paramount.

Objectives

– To understand the key aspects in designing a metropolitan railway effectively.

– To analyse the project and construction of track superstructure and fixed installations.

– To identify critical elements in the maintenance of a metropolitan railway system.

– To evaluate the maintenance processes for track superstructure and fixed installations.

– To explore innovative solutions for urban railway challenges.

– To apply technical knowledge to improve railway operations and safety.

– To develop skills in planning sustainable urban railway systems.

Syllabus

UNIT 1. KEY ASPECTS IN THE DESIGN OF A METROPOLITAN RAILWAY Metropolitan railways Infrastructure for metropolitan railways Fixed installations. Energy subsystem Fixed installations. Signalling, telecommunications and others subsystem Rolling stock on metropolitan railways UNIT 2. PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION OF TRACK SUPERSTRUCTURE AND FIXED INSTALLATIONS Singular studies of track geometry Unique studies of transversal and vertical track mechanics Ballasted track superstructure Slab track superstructure Superstructure in switches and crossings area UNIT 3. KEY ASPECTS IN THE MAINTENANCE OF A METROPOLITAN RAILWAY Differential aspects in the maintenance of the metropolitan railway Maintenance of the metropolitan railway track Maintenance of fixed installations. Energy and signalling Maintenance of other facilities. Stations and plain line Maintenance machinery UNIT 4. MAINTENANCE OF THE TRACK SUPERSTRUCTURE AND FIXED INSTALLATIONS Maintenance works. Actions with service interruption Maintenance works. Actions without service interruption Maintenance works. Renewals of track system with lines in service Causes of noise casuistics and possible solutions for their attenuation Railway regulations
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