Master's Degree in Continuing Education in the Design, Construction, and Maintenance of Infrastructure and Facilities for Railroad Lines. Specialization: Metropolitan Rail Systems
The Master’s Degree in Design, Construction, and Maintenance of Infrastructure and Facilities for Railroad Lines. The Metropolitan Railways Specialization is a highly specialized program for professionals in the engineering and construction of rail transportation systems who seek to update and deepen their knowledge of the full life cycle of these systems. You will address the challenges of modern society in developing more efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation systems, in which railway engineering plays a strategic role. This program, sponsored by Structuralia and Isabel I University, introduces you to the complexity of the railway life cycle—from project conception through construction and maintenance of railway infrastructure—offering you a high-level specialization. You will delve into the design and construction of infrastructure, including the comprehensive management of railway projects, intermodality, and the technical aspects of platforms, tunnels, bridges, and viaducts. You will analyze the superstructure, from track layout and materials to installation and operational facilities, such as terminals. In addition, you will explore energy subsystems, which are crucial for the operability and sustainability of rail transportation systems. You will prepare to lead the modernization of rail lines and the development of new infrastructure, integrating current regulations and technological innovations. This master’s program will equip you with a global perspective and advanced tools to make strategic decisions in railway engineering and project management, addressing the technical and managerial complexities that define the future of the railway sector.
Objectives
• Oversee the comprehensive management of initiatives in the field of rail transportation, from planning through implementation, taking into account legal, financial, and environmental constraints. • Design strategies for the modernization and construction of new lines, covering infrastructure, superstructure, and power subsystems. • Implement advanced technical solutions in the design of platforms, tunnels, bridges, and viaducts for complex rail transportation infrastructure. • Manage the selection of materials and track installation, optimizing the alignment and facilities for efficient railway operations. • Evaluate the impact of technological and regulatory innovations on the life cycle of rail transportation systems, ensuring their sustainability and safety. • Make strategic decisions regarding financing and supplier relationships for large-scale initiatives in the rail sector. • Integrate a comprehensive vision of intermodal transportation into the development of rail infrastructure and terminals. • Lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning and execution of rail infrastructure projects, including conventional, high-speed, and commuter rail lines.
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 Geometric Auscultation Results: Safety and Comfort
Analysis of Geometric Auscultation Results: Tire Condition—Wavy Wear
Analysis of geometric inspection results: tire condition—vertical, lateral, and total wear; average track width definition"
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
Metropolitan rail systems
Infrastructure for Metropolitan Rail Systems
Fixed installations. Power subsystem
Fixed Installations. Signaling, Telecommunications, and Other Subsystems
Rolling Stock on Metropolitan Rail Systems
Unique Studies in Track Geometry
Unique Studies on Transverse and Vertical Track Mechanics
Ballasted Track Superstructure
Slab Track Superstructure
Superstructure in the track equipment area
Key Aspects of Metropolitan Railway Maintenance
Maintenance of the Metropolitan Rail System
Maintenance of Fixed Facilities. Power and Signage
Maintenance of other facilities. Stations and the entire line
Maintenance Equipment
Maintenance work. Service interruptions
Maintenance work. Work performed without interrupting service
Maintenance work. Track equipment replacements on the service line
Causes of Specific Noise Problems and Possible Solutions for Mitigation
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