Master's Degree in Continuing Education in the Design, Construction, and Maintenance of Infrastructure and Facilities for Railroad Lines. Specialization: High Speed
The Master’s Degree in Design, Construction, and Maintenance of Railway Infrastructure and Facilities: High-Speed Specialization is a high-level specialization program for technical and management professionals in the railway sector who seek to update their knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of high-speed railway engineering. This program delves into the technical and strategic complexity involved in managing modern railway infrastructure, from project conception through execution and maintenance. You will address the design and construction of the infrastructure subsystem, exploring the comprehensive management of railway projects, intermodality, and the specific characteristics of platforms, earthworks, tunnels, bridges, and viaducts. You will delve into the superstructure subsystem, analyzing track layout in plan and elevation, specific materials, and track installation techniques. You will gain an understanding of the essential facilities for railway operations and terminal development. In addition, this program will equip you with expert knowledge on the design and construction of the power subsystem, a critical component for the operation of rail lines, especially high-speed ones. You will develop a comprehensive perspective that will enable you to address the challenges of efficiency, safety, and sustainability that define the future of rail transportation, thereby strengthening your profile as a specialist in advanced rail projects.
Objectives
• Lead the planning and execution of rail infrastructure projects, integrating comprehensive management and intermodality. • Develop advanced solutions for platforms, earthworks, tunnels, bridges, and viaducts on high-speed rail lines. • Optimize material selection and track laying, improving the plan and elevation layouts for the railway superstructure. • Implement strategies for the design and construction of operational facilities and railway terminals, ensuring their functionality. • Apply technologies for the design and construction of power subsystems, which are essential for the operation of the lines. • Make strategic decisions regarding the modernization and construction of new lines, taking into account legal requirements and financing. • Integrate a comprehensive view of the railway system’s life cycle, from design through maintenance, to ensure sustainability. • Lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning and execution of railway infrastructure projects, including high-speed rail.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Railway Projects
Quality Management in Railroad Projects
Environmental Management in Railroad Projects
Health and Safety Management in Railroad Projects
Intermodality
Geological and Geotechnical Phases
Establishment of the Platform
Platform protective layers. Seating layers
Clearing and Earthworks
Masonry Work
A Tunnel Project
Tunnel Excavation
Traditional Excavation Methods
Drilling and Blasting
Mechanized excavation methods: roadheaders and tunnel boring machines
The Viaduct Project
Regulations and Fees
Types
The Construction of a Viaduct
Viaduct Entrance
Route Components
Camber
Transition Curves
Plotting Transition Curves
Other transition curves
Ballast. Introduction
Sleepers
Fastening system
Rail and Welds
Track equipment and railway facilities
Initial Track Installation Operations
Track Installation Operations (I)
Track Installation Operations (II)
Track Switch Installation Operations
Track Installation Methods
Infrastructure work and coordination with operations
Commissioning of New Infrastructure
Passenger Terminals
Freight terminals
Civil Protection
Electric Railway Traction
Railway Electrification Systems
Electric Traction Power Supply Systems
Components of the overhead contact line power supply system for railways
Relevant Standards and Energy TSIs
Geometric Characteristics of the Overhead Contact Line
Mechanical Characteristics of the Overhead Contact Line
Electrical Characteristics of the Overhead Contact Line
Dynamic Characteristics of the Overhead Contact Line
Factors Influencing the Design of the Overhead Contact Line
Concepts and Types of Substations
Substation Design
Components of a traction substation
Protective Equipment and Grounding System
Power Remote Control
Design Parameters for High-Speed Rail Lines
Design Parameters for Metro Lines
Design Parameters for Tram Lines
Energy Efficiency in Rail Transportation
Tram-train and train-tram
Overview
Overall Block Diagram
Train Position Detection Systems
Signage systems associated with detours and traffic signal systems
Protection at Railroad Crossings
Overview
ASFA
The LZB System
ERTMS
The CBTC Signaling System for Metropolitan Railways
Transmission Media via Metal Cables
Fiber-Optic and Radio Link Transmission Media
Transportation Network
PDH Access Network
Voice switching network and data network
Network Management and Monitoring Systems
Voice and Data Services
Mobile Services - Train-to-Ground System
Mobile Services - GSM-R System
Telecommunications Rooms in Buildings
Fundamental Principles of Maintenance
Types of Maintenance
Coordination of Maintenance, Operations, and Incident Management
Track Work: Personnel Involved, Work Schedule, and Risks
Traffic Safety Management Systems
Slope Stability and Monitoring Devices
Slope protection elements. Metal mesh, geotextiles, gabions, and shotcrete
Retaining Walls and Earth Pressures. Rankine's Theory
Earth Pressure. Coulomb's Theory and Retaining Wall Stability
Stability of Earthen Embankments. Treatment Methods
Infrastructure and Superstructure
Drain Maintenance
Tunnels
Unique Buildings and Drones
Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Systems
Repair and Inspection Procedures
Metal Bridges
Reinforcements in piers and abutments. Anti-corrosion treatments
Concrete Structures
Damage Classification. Major Bridge Inspections
Historical Evolution of Maintenance
Track Maintenance Schedule
Activities Involved in Track Maintenance
Types of Partially Mechanized Track Maintenance Work
Types of Fully Mechanized Track Maintenance Work
Introduction to Track Maintenance
Ballast, ties, fastening systems, and the rail
Maintenance of Track Equipment
Crack Climbing
Latest Trends in Superstructure Maintenance
Electrical welding of butt-jointed rails using spark discharge
Soldeo Thermal Aluminum Rail
Inspections of aluminothermic welds
Ultrasonic Detection of Rail and Weld Effects
Types of Fully Mechanized Track Maintenance Work
Concept of Road Quality and Quantification of Quality
Geometric and Dynamic Track Inspection
Analysis of the Results of Geometric Auscultation: Safety and Comfort
Analysis of Geometric Auscultation Results: Tire Condition—Undulatory Wear
Analysis of geometric inspection results. Tire condition—vertical, lateral, and total wear; definition of average track width"
Overhead Contact Line Maintenance
Types of Overhead Contact Line Maintenance
Maintenance Planning for the Overhead Contact Line
Objectives, Maintenance Indicators, and Advanced Maintenance of the Contact Wire
Geometric Analysis of the Catenary
Blocks and Support Posts
Support Bracket Assembly
Compensation System
Overhead wires
Sectioning
Introduction to the Maintenance of Traction Substations
Reviews
Measurement Systems and Equipment
Tensions
Alternating Current Substations
Catenary Protection Systems
Landings
Grounding Systems
Most Common Problems
Cable Installation and Laying
Introduction to Railroad Signaling. CMS ETI
Interlocks. Origins of Electrical Interlocks
Electronic interlocks
Systems Controlled by Interlocks
Locking Systems
Introduction to Train Detection Systems. SIL
Track circuits separated by insulated rail joints
Train Detection Using Axle Counters
Protection Systems Using Half-Barriers
Maintenance and Troubleshooting at Railroad Crossings
Introduction to ATP Systems. EBICAB900 System
The LZB System. Maintenance
ERTMS System. Maintenance
Overview of the Safety Remote Control
Remote Control Subsystems
Maintenance of Communications Cables and Fiber Optics
Transport Networks. Maintenance of Transmission Networks and DWDM Networks
Maintenance of radio communication networks. Train-to-ground and GSM-R
Maintenance of Networks and Data and Voice Services
Information and Control Systems
Earthwork
Layout
High-Speed Structures
Tunnels and Related Construction Projects
Developments and Updates in High-Speed Rail
Ballasted tracks
Plate-Based Tracks
Track materials: ballast and rail
Track materials: ties and fasteners
Track equipment and railway facilities
High-Speed Electrification and Overhead Contact Lines
Overhead Contact Line Characteristics and Specific Equipment
Substations
High-Speed Signage
ERTMS
Comparison of Maintenance Costs for High-Speed vs. Conventional Rail Lines
High-Speed Rail Infrastructure Maintenance
Maintenance of the Superstructure on High-Speed Rail Lines
Maintenance of the High-Speed Rail Electrification System
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