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.
➢ Overview of railway signalling and its significance
➢ Early forms of railway signalling (Semaphore signals, hand signals)
➢ Introduction to block signalling systems
➢ Evolution of block signalling systems
➢ Absolute Block Signalling
➢ Permissive Block Signalling
➢ Single Line Block Signalling
➢ Understanding the need for interlocking
➢ Early mechanical interlocking systems
➢ Introduction to colour light signalling
➢ Development and implementation of colour light signals
➢ Electronic interlocking systems
➢ Train detection methods (track circuits, axle counters, etc.)
➢ Introduction to CBTC and its benefits
➢ Principles of CBTC and moving block signalling
➢ Differences between traditional signalling and CBTC
➢ High-Speed Rail Signalling and its challenges
➢ European Train Control System (ETCS)
➢ Emerging trends in railway signalling
Each day will consist of informative presentations, discussions, and interactive activities to enhance the learning experience. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the historical development and modern advancements in railway signalling systems.
➢ Overview of railway signalling and its importance
➢ Early forms of railway signalling (Semaphore signals, hand signals)
➢ Introduction to block signalling systems
➢ Evolution of block signalling systems
➢ Absolute Block Signalling and its principles
➢ Different types of Absolute Block Signalling systems
➢ Understanding Permissive Block Signalling
➢ Advantages and limitations of Permissive Block Signalling
➢ Comparison with Absolute Block Signalling
➢ Introduction to Single Line Block Signalling
➢ Implementation and challenges on single track lines
➢ Automatic and manual systems
➢ Understanding the need for interlocking
➢ Early mechanical interlocking systems
➢ Introduction to electronic interlocking systems
➢ Development and implementation of colour light signals
➢ Differences between semaphore and colour light signals
➢ Aspects and indications in colour light signalling.
➢ Different train detection methods (track circuits, axle counters, etc.)
➢ Principles and applications of each method
➢ Advantages and disadvantages of train detection systems
➢ Introduction to CBTC and its benefits
➢ Principles of CBTC and moving block signalling
➢ Differences between traditional signalling and CBTC
➢ Signalling challenges in high-speed rail operations
➢ European Train Control System (ETCS)
➢ Positive Train Control (PTC) in the United States
➢ Advanced signalling technologies (ERTMS, CBTC, etc.)
➢ Signalling for autonomous trains
➢ Emerging trends and research in railway signalling
Throughout the course, interactive discussions, case studies, and demonstrations can be used to engage participants and deepen their understanding of the evolution of railway signalling systems.
✔ 10 - 12 hours online training/p>
✔ Cource content will be provided
✔ Three online assessments
✔ Assignments
✔ Certificate of completion