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.Railway systems entail much more than a train and a track.
They are based on advanced technical and operational solutions, dealing with continuously changing demands for more efficient transport for both passengers and freight every day.
Each system consists of many components that must be properly integrated: from trains, tracks, stations, signaling and control systems, through monitoring, maintenance and the impact on cities, landscape and people.
This integration is the big challenge and the source of many train delays, inconvenient connections and other issues that impact our society.This engineering course attempts to tackle those issues by introducing you to a holistic approach to railway systems engineering.
You will learn how the system components depend on each other to create a reliable, efficient and state-of-the-art network.
It combines theoretical knowledge with practical examples, with the main objective to maintain a high degree of reliability under predictable and unknown circumstances.
If you want to learn about the science behind the exciting world of railway systems - whether train, metro or tram - this course will set you on the right track!
