Railway Systems Engineering | (Equivalent to Micro MSc)

A Journey in the World of Railway Systems | Operation | Rolling Stock | Traction | System Engineering | Infrastructure

What you’ll learn:
Introduction to Railway Systems Engineering
Railway Systems Planning and Operations
Railway Rolling Stock Systems
Railway Traction Systems
Railway Systems Engineering
Railway Infrastructure Systems
Railway Signaling & Train Control Systems
Railway Economics and Strategic Management

Requirements
A BSc in an Engineering Discipline is preferable.
Great interest in Railway Engineering

Description
This course represents a comprehensive explanation for railway systems. It can be described as a Micro MSc in Railway Systems, I will include the following chapters: –

1- Introduction to Railway Operations and Management.
In this section, you will learn about Railway Operations Management | Railway Safety Management | Rail History and Railway Systems Complexity and more.

2- Introduction to Railway Rolling Stock
In this section, you will learn about Railway Rolling Stock and many scientific disciplines associated with this subject, including Railway Aerodynamics, Railway Vehicle Dynamics, Railway Materials and More.

3- Introduction to Railway Traction Systems.

In this section, you will learn about Railway Traction Systems, AC and DC Motors, Railway Power Supply systems and a brief introduction to power Electronics.

4- Introduction to Railway Systems Engineering.
In this section, you will learn about the discipline of systems engineering and how you can apply this discipline in the world of railways.

5- Introduction to Railway Infrastructure Systems.
In this section you will learn about Railway infrastructure systems such as Track, Station, Tunnels, bridges and Switches and Crossings, but you will also learn about railway construction and maintenance.

6- Introduction to Railway Signaling and Train Control Systems.
In this section, you will learn about Railway Infrastructure Signaling and Control systems, including European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS), ETCS signaling as well three and four aspects signaling.

7- Introduction to Railway Economics and Strategic Management.
In this section, we will provide you with a brief introduction to the world of railway economics and strategic management.

8- Questions Thursdays
Students will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them and adding them to the course materials, we will have a zoom meeting Every Thursday at 1:00 PM GMT.

9- Innovations Wednesday
We will be introducing Rail innovation and Small to Medium Size Companies every Wednesday at 1:00 PM GMT.

This course represent a comprehensive explanation for railway systems that is useful for Professionals who are working in the railway field. It also represent a great introduction to students who are studying any engineering dripline and would like to know more about the railway world.

The course is being delivered by leader Feras Naser, who is one of the most innovative spirits in the world, his story of venturing to the railway industry is remarkable. You will enjoy this course and it will act as a great reference for any railway professional. You can know more about Feras by visiting his group Feras Naser or his university Feras Uni or his transport consultancy Transport Men

Feras is keen to help the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators as well the next generation of railway engineers.

Who this course is for
Railway Professionals and Engineering
4th year Engineering Students
Researchers in Railway Topics