Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate:

• Can give an account of the railways as a system
• Is familiar with the various parts of the railway track structure, and its components and functions
• Can describe the steps in a railway project plan, construction management, and use of phase plans.
  

Skills

The candidate can:

• Use technical regulations when choosing parameter values for the design of track geometry, superstructures and substructures
• Read, interpret and use phase plans in railway projects.

General competence

The candidate:

• Can describe the railway’s impact on the environment and measures to reduce this
• Can participate in technical discussions using the correct terminology
• Has knowledge of a rail system’s safety and availability, and the use of RAMS analysis.

Course Description

The course provides a basic introduction to railway engineering. It discusses the design principles relating to construction, sub- and superstructures, track geometry and tunnels.

The course also provides an introduction to the management of construction projects with monitoring of quality, progress and contracts.

Teaching and Learning Methods

• Lectures on various topics.
• Excursions to railway construction sites with the aim of discussing issues related to construction.
• The course includes compulsory assignments.

Assessment Methods

The course grade is based on:

• Individual, written final examination with grade (weighted 100%).

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean