B2 ADVANCED RAILWAY OPERATIONS

Course content

1. securing and executing train movements in the event of deviations from regular operations
2. operational sequence and operational control
3. effects of LST on track capacity
4. implementation of railroad operations under the influence of faults in safety systems and other deviations from regular operations (practical training)

Learning objectives

On completion of the course, participants should have gained an in-depth understanding of the interrelationships between railroad operations and control and safety technology.

Target group

The course is aimed at employees of companies who are responsible for the design, planning and implementation of railroad operations.

Prerequisites for participation

Participants should have knowledge of the fundamentals of railroad operations as taught in the module Fundamentals of Railway Operations - B1.

Scope and methods

The module comprises lectures as well as seminars and practical training in the railroad operations laboratory, which take place over 4 days.

Self-study course module

Literature [de]

• HAUSMANN, Anita; ENDERS, Dirk H. Fundamentals of railroad operations. DB textbook. 3rd revised and expanded edition. Bahn Fachverlag, Mainz 2017.
• PACHL, Jörn. Rail transport systems engineering: Planning, controlling and securing rail operations. 9th edition. Published by Springer Vieweg 2018.

Literature [eng]

• PACHL, Joern. Railway operation and control. 4th Edition. VTD Rail Publishing 2018.
• THEEG, Gregor; VLASENKO, Sergey (Eds.). Railway signalling & interlocking: International Compendium. (see Chapter 3: PACHL, Joern: Railway operation processes). 3rd edition. PMC Media 2019.

Weblinks

Railroad Construction and Operating Regulations (EBO)

Operational and technical regulations of DB InfraGO AG (in particular train service regulations)

Upcoming dates

Registration and further information

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