Summary
This course provides foundational knowledge of transport systems, with a particular emphasis on rail systems, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, amongst others in the context of climate change.
Content
- Railways: Past, present, and future, from railroad tycoons to "Taktfahrplan" and today's challenges.
- Transport systems and railway's role: Get an overview of the different modes of transport and the key role of railway.
- Railway assets: Learn about fundamental technologies required for a railway system such as track, power supply, signaling and rolling stock, and how to manage these assets focusing on life-cycle costs.
- Customer channels: From ticketing to customer information in smooth or disrupted travel experiences.
- Planning and development: Understand the basics of planning and developing the transportation offer, infrastructure and rolling stock considering customer needs and capacity optimization.
- Safety and Security: Learn about managing risks and maintaining operational continuity.
- Financial and regulatory landscape: Examine basic financial and regulatory constraints.
- Sustainability and climate goals: Railway's emission and land use efficiency
