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The Chair

The Chair of Railway Operations contributes in teaching and research to securing the future viability of the public transport system. Combining science and practice, specialists are trained who have a comprehensive command of the operation of railroads and public urban and regional transport. This is why our graduates are in demand across the broad spectrum of transport, industry and consulting companies, in research institutions and by public transport authorities and agencies.

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Important information

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Staff

At the chair, staff members teach and conduct research in the fields of rail transport and public urban and regional transport. Here you can find the contact details.
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Education

The chair of rail and public urban transport contributes in teaching and research to the future viability of the rail system as well as local public transport. In combination with science and practice, specialists are trained who comprehensively master the operation of railroads and public urban and regional transport as well as the design of rail-related logistics chains.
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Research

The focus area of the chair is research in the fields of rail transport, rail-related logistics chains, and urban and regional public transport.

Key areas

  • System-technical basics of railroad traffic as well as public transport,
  • Strategic and operational tasks for the management of railroads,
  • Management of operations at railroads, in railway-related logistics chains and in public transport companies,
  • Combination of railroad operations science and logistics,
  • Digitalization as a source of innovation for rail and public transport systems