Postgraduate certificate Railway Civil Infrastructure

For the railway sector, it is essential to have a specific civil infrastructure that meets the necessary requirements to ensure proper interaction with the rolling stock. In this regard, it is of vital importance that engineers possess the necessary skills to analyze the dynamics of the train in relation to the infrastructure. Accordingly, the Postgraduate Certificate in Railway Civil Infrastructure will address this topic, among others, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of all the technical aspects of the sector, including railway platforms, bridges, viaducts, and more. All of this is approached from a construction-oriented perspective and supported by an outstanding faculty team with extensive experience in this area of engineering.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

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Introduction to the Program

Know, from a constructive point of view, the importance of civil infrastructure in the correct operation of the railroad system"

The railroad needs a specific civil infrastructure due to the technical requirements that are necessary for a correct interaction with the rolling stock. In this sense, the analysis of the dynamics of the train itself with the infrastructure is particularly relevant. The railroad platform, as well as the bridges, viaducts and tunnels used, although they are similar from a constructive point of view to those used in other areas, have specific particularities for case of the railroad due to this interaction.

Based on the above, the Postgraduate certificate in Railway Civil Infrastructure will address the technical analysis of all these elements, taking into account their characteristics, components and specificities considering such interaction. As it is to be expected, the study of the railroad track in its traditional conception, with ballast, and in slab, as well as the devices used for its operation, such as turnouts, are also covered here.

It should be noted that this program will also incorporate the analysis of the so-called infrastructure resilience. This is a discipline that has gained great importance in recent years and that studies the impact of different aspects, such as climate change, on the infrastructure itself.

The experience of the teaching staff in the field of railroads, in different areas and approaches such as administration, industry and the engineering company, has made it possible to develop this practical and complete content oriented to the new challenges and needs of the sector. Unlike other programs in the market, the approach is international and not only oriented to one type of country and/or system.

A 100% online Postgraduate certificate that provides the student with the ease of being able to study it comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. All you need is a device with internet access to take your career one step further. A modality according to the current times with all the guarantees to position the engineer in a highly demanded sector.

With the graphic and practical content, this Postgraduate certificate provides students with all the knowledge they need in their daily working day"

This Postgraduate certificate in Railway Civil Infrastructure is the most comprehensive and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

Improve professional skills in the field of railroad systems
Update and focus the student's company's strategies in these terms
Demand new requirements in the technology acquisition processes
Add value to the technical projects to be developed by student's companies and organizations
The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
Special emphasis on innovative methodologies
Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Enhance your professional experience by knowing the complex dynamics of the train with the infrastructure and the particularities that they have"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Develop the necessary skills to identify the changes that occur in the infrastructure due to external agents"

Syllabus

For the teaching team, it is essential to have a syllabus that meets all the current requirements that will help boost the career of any student in the Railway Civil Infrastructure sector. Thus, the syllabus is composed of the necessary topics to provide a broad perspective of this area in engineering. For the student, this translates into an excellent opportunity to catapult their career to an international level, incorporating all the fields of work involved in the engineer's professional development in this type of work environment. From the first class, students will see their knowledge expanding, which will enable them to develop professionally, knowing that they can count on the support of a team of experts.

From a practical methodology, students will be able to consolidate their knowledge and learn new concepts that will help them improve in their work practice"

Module 1. Railway Civil Infrastructure

1.1. Approximation of the Characteristics of the Railway Civil Infrastructure

1.1.1. Interaction of the Infrastructure With a Vehicle
1.1.2. General Dynamic of the Railway
1.1.3. Parameters of the Design of the Infrastructure

1.2. Railway Platform

1.2.1. Constitution of the Platform
1.2.2. Typology
1.2.3. Railway Bedding Layers

1.3. Bridges

1.3.1. Typology
1.3.2. Characteristics and Techniques
1.3.3. Interaction With the Vehicle

1.4. Tunnels

1.4.1. Typology
1.4.2. Characteristics and Techniques
1.4.3. Interaction With the Vehicle
1.4.4. Particularities in the Aerodynamic Field
1.4.5. Particularities in the Field of the Civil Protection and Safety

1.5. The Ballasted Track

1.5.1. Typology
1.5.2. The Running Rail
1.5.3. Other Components
1.5.4. The Flying-Ballast Phenomenon

1.6. The Ballastless Track

1.6.1. Typology
1.6.2. Components
1.6.3. Transition of Ballastless Track to a Ballasted Track

1.7. Track Components

1.7.1. Typology
1.7.2. Diversions and Crossings
1.7.3. Expansion Equipment

1.8. Other Auxiliary Elements

1.8.1. Stops and Braking Zones
1.8.2. Multifunctional Barriers
1.8.3. Width Changers
1.8.4. Scales

1.9. Relationship Between Rail Services and Civil Infrastructure

1.9.1. Urban Services
1.9.2. Interurban Services
1.9.3. High-Speed Services

1.10. Resilience of Infrastructure Against Extreme Events

1.10.1. Meteorological Events
1.10.2. Sliding
1.10.3. Landslides

With this complete Postgraduate certificate you will be able to develop new strategies to improve Railway Civil Infrastructure"

Postgraduate Certificate in Railway Civil Infrastructure

In today's world, railway transportation is one of the most efficient, safe, and sustainable options for moving people and goods. With the growing demand for railway civil infrastructure projects, there has been an increasing need for highly trained professionals specialized in this area. At TECH Global University, we are committed to training Postgraduate Diploma professionals in railway civil infrastructure, which is why we have developed a comprehensive Postgraduate Certificate focused on this specialty. Using a globally successful educational paradigm, where advanced teaching methodologies, cutting-edge multimedia, and the expertise of qualified instructors converge, we offer an excellent qualification that allows students to choose the time and place of study that best suits them.

Earn your Postgraduate Certificate in Railway Civil Infrastructure

The postgraduate program is entirely virtual and incorporates the most sophisticated learning techniques, with a selective curriculum that covers everything professionals need to know about railway civil infrastructure across various modules. Our syllabus utilizes the latest-generation graphic, audiovisual, and interactive materials, which will be accessible through any internet-connected device. The syllabus focuses on the various technologies and systems involved in the design, construction, maintenance, and management of railway infrastructure. Additionally, it will cover the design and analysis of railway infrastructure, project planning, design and calculation of structures, and the design of railway signaling and electrification systems, among other topics. As a result, graduates will be equipped to participate in complex railway projects globally.