Introduction to Railway Civil Engineering
- Course provides understanding of mixed traffic railway requirements.
- Intended as grounding in railway civil engineering.
- Introduction to unique online knowledge resource.
- Relevant for recently qualified engineers in railway field.
Overview
The 2-day course aims to provide a foundational understanding of mixed traffic railways for young engineers and those transitioning into railway engineering. It covers topics such as track failures, maintenance, train operations, and construction. Participants will gain knowledge on track recording, curve design, and off-track maintenance responsibilities. The course also introduces an online knowledge resource developed by rail engineering experts. Suitable for newly qualified engineers entering railway design, project management, construction, or maintenance roles.
Who should attend
Young Engineers
Course Content
Course duration: 2 Days
Programme
Day One
Session 1 – Introduction and Objectives. Use of Group Standards.
Session 2 – Track Structure Failures. Weather Induced Failures. Track Inspections.
Session 3 – Track Renewals. Track Maintenance. Non-Ballasted Track.
Session 4 – Train Operation. Possessions. Speed Restrictions. Access Problems.
Session 5 – Switch and Crossing Construction, Maintenance and Renewal.
Review of the day’s work.
Day two
Session 1 – Track Recording.
Curve Design and Realignment Exercise.
CWR Maintenance.
Session 2 – Off Track Maintenance and Responsibilities.
Session 3 – Clearances. Electrification. Bridges.
Session 4 – Derailments. Earthworks. Drainage.
Review of the day’s work.
Objectives
Review of the Course.
The course will provide an understanding of the basic requirements of mixed traffic railway of varying vintage, and is intended as a grounding in railway civil engineering for young engineers and those going into railway engineering from other disciplines. The course will also introduce to delegates a unique online knowledge resource, developed collaboratively by a number of experts in various fields of rail engineering.
The course is relevant to recently qualified engineers beginning a career in railway design, project management, construction or maintenance.
