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Our stimulating Electrical and Railway Engineering Minor Project programme enables you to gain strong theoretical and practical skills in electronic and electrical engineering and to collaborate with academics who are global experts in their field.

You’ll extend your technical understanding and learn how to apply your knowledge and creativity to solving electrical and railway engineering problems. You’ll focus on understanding on designing real control systems. You will come to understand railway infrastructure and signalling systems.

Why Minor Project in Electrical and Railway Engineering at Sigtech?

  • Accredited degrees, we have been proved ourself in previous years providing employers with assurances that we can develop the skill in you and the qualities they seek.
  • Study in our new Designed Minor project which includes a 50-seat electronics and electrical focused Railways projects.
  • Significant project work, which is highly valued by employers, is a thread that runs through your degree. This is underpinned by your coursework. Our projects and assessments developed with, and informed by, industry and leaders in the market.
  • Our course will equip you to meet the technological challenges of the 21st century – Railway Evolution, Modern Railway, Signalling System in Railways, big data analytics, human-machine interactions, mechatronics.
  • Our courses are designed to meet the request from industry for graduates who are well versed in subject fundamentals yet skilled in working across traditional boundaries.
  • You have the opportunity to choose the project in your third / final year. See modules below
  • The department fosters a lively student community with a strong discipline identity and close working relationships with highly supportive staff
  • Graduates have gone on to work for highly respected organisations such as Network Rail, Atkins, Alstom.

Curriculum designed by experts

Start date - September
Course Eligibility -  Undergraduate
Choice 1
5 days
Course Fee - 6000 INR

➢ Overview of ERTMS and its significance in European railways

➢ Introduction to the European Train Control System (ETCS)

➢ History and development of ERTMS/ETCS

➢ Understanding the architecture of ETCS

➢ Different ETCS levels (ETCS Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3)

➢ Functionalities and features of each level

➢ Overview of ERTMS signaling principles

➢ Train control and movement authority in ETCS

➢ Communication and data transmission in ETCS

➢ Challenges and benefits of implementing ERTMS/ETCS

➢ Case studies of successful ERTMS/ETCS deployments

➢ Migration strategies for transitioning from legacy systems

➢ Advancements in ERTMS technology

➢ ERTMS worldwide adoption and standardization efforts

Throughout the course, practical examples, case studies, videos, and interactive discussions can be used to provide real-world insights and engage participants. The 5-day duration allows for a comprehensive overview of ERTMS and ETCS, ensuring participants gain a thorough understanding of this crucial railway signaling and train control system used widely in Europe and beyond.

Choice 2
10 days
Course Fee - 8000 INR

➢ Overview of ERTMS and its significance in European railways

➢ Introduction to the European Train Control System (ETCS)

➢ History and development of ERTMS/ETCS

➢ Understanding the architecture of ETCS

➢ Different ETCS levels (ETCS Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3)

➢ Functionalities and features of each level

➢ Overview of ERTMS signaling principles

➢ Train control and movement authority in ETCS

➢ Communication and data transmission in ETCS

➢ Detailed exploration of ETCS Level 1

➢ Installation and configuration of trackside equipment

➢ Interfacing with existing signaling systems

➢ Detailed exploration of ETCS Level 2

➢ Balise transmission and Eurobalise concepts

➢ Trainborne equipment and on-board systems

➢ Detailed exploration of ETCS Level 3

➢ Virtual Balise Transmission (VBT) principles

➢ Benefits and challenges of Level 3 deployment

➢ Ensuring interoperability of ERTMS/ETCS across borders

➢ Harmonization efforts and cross-country collaborations

➢ Role of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA)

➢ Maintenance practices and lifecycle management of ETCS systems

➢ Safety and fail-safe features in ETCS

➢ Safety certification and compliance

➢ Economic impacts of HSR on regional development

➢ Advancements in ERTMS technology and ongoing research

➢ International adoption and global expansion

➢ Integration with other rail systems and emerging trends

➢ Real-world case studies of ERTMS/ETCS implementations

➢ Participant presentations of final projects and insights

➢ Course conclusion and summary of key learnings

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This course includes:

✔ 10 - 12 hours online training/p>

✔ Cource content will be provided

✔ Three online assessments

✔ Assignments

✔ Certificate of completion