Master
2020/2021
Railway Engineering: An Integral Approach
Type:
Elective course (Urban Development and Spatial Planning)
Area of studies:
Urban Planning
Delivered by:
Vysokovsky Graduate School of Urbanism
When:
2 year, 3 module
Mode of studies:
distance learning
Instructors:
Aleksandr Ryzhkov
Master’s programme:
Transport Planning
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
2
Contact hours:
2
Course Syllabus
Abstract
About this course Skip About this course Have you ever wondered what it takes to get your train on the right platform at the scheduled time every day? Journey with us into the world of rail - a complex system that connects people, cities and countries.
Learning Objectives
- What you'll learn Identify the name and function of the main railway network components Evaluate the influence that railways exert on their environment and vice versa Explain the different methods of train control and their effect on timetabling and safety Understand the effects and the internal and external factors of disturbances on railway operations Identify the different methods of dealing with system degradation and the effects of interaction between the components Explore the state-of-the-art and future developments of railway systems
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Identify the name and function of the main railway network components
- Evaluate the influence that railways exert on their environment and vice versa
- Explain the different methods of train control and their effect on timetabling and safety
- Understand the effects and the internal and external factors of disturbances on railway operations
- Identify the different methods of dealing with system degradation and the effects of interaction between the components
- Explore the state-of-the-art and future developments of railway systems
Course Contents
- How do railways work and how did they evolve over time?
- How do different components of the railway system interact?
- What is the effect of railways from an urban, social and economic point of view?
- What can be done to improve the monitoring and maintenance of tracks?
- How are timetables designed in a way that balances passenger demand with the capacity of the railway and is adaptable to handle unexpected disturbances?
- How to prevent and deal with disturbances caused by external factors?
- How does the design of railways influence their performance over time?
Assessment Elements
- MOOC
- Class presentationOral presentation presupposes mini-research project conducted individually by the student. The results are being presented during the class in front of the group. The presentation is followed by questions and remarks from the audience. TIme limits: 10 min for presentation, 5 min for questions.
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Yi, S. (2018). Principles of Railway Location and Design (Vol. First edition). London, United Kingdom: Academic Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1483225
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Wang, P. (2015). Design of High-Speed Railway Turnouts : Theory and Applications (Vol. [New edition]). Amsterdam: Academic Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=987007