High-Speed Railways

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

Discover the world of High-Speed Railways, where innovation meets opportunity in one of today's most dynamic sectors. With growing demand for efficient, sustainable transportation, the high-speed rail industry is rapidly expanding, offering a wide range of career opportunities for skilled professionals. Our course provides an in-depth exploration of high-speed infrastructure and superstructure, electrification, signaling, and maintenance, equipping you with the skills required to excel in this rapidly growing field. Engage with cutting-edge developments in earthworks, tunnels, and track materials, and delve into the intricacies of high-speed electrification and signaling systems such as ERTMS. As you master these essential areas, you’ll be well-positioned to contribute to the future of transportation. Seize the opportunity to become a leader in high-speed rail and join a community of forward-thinking individuals ready to shape tomorrow’s travel solutions.

Objectives

The objectives of this module are to introduce us to the essential aspects of successfully tackling and guaranteeing the design, planning, and construction of the different parts that make up a high-speed line. Likewise, we will learn about both the material resources and the human resources needed to handle the maintenance of the different railway subsystems: infrastructure and track, power, signaling, and telecommunications.

Syllabus

UNIT 1. HIGH-SPEED INFRASTRUCTURE Earthworks Plowter High-speed structures Tunnels and ancillary works High-speed developments and news UNIT 2. SUPERSTRUCTURES FOR HIGH-SPEED RAILWAYS High-speed ballasted track High-speed ballastless track Track materials: ballast and rails Track materials: ties and fastening systems Track equipment and railway installations UNIT 3. ELECTRIFICATION AND SIGNALING FOR HIGH-SPEED RAILWAYS High-speed electrification and overhead contact lines Characteristics of the overhead contact line and specific equipment Substations High-speed signaling ERTMS UNIT 4. HIGH-SPEED MAINTENANCE Comparison of maintenance between high-speed and conventional lines Maintenance of high-speed infrastructure Maintenance of high-speed superstructure Maintenance of high-speed electrification Maintenance of high-speed signaling
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