Learn about the electrical advances that have propelled the rail sector as a pioneer in the transportation industry" 

If there is one field in which the railroad has been a pioneer and a driving force in technology, it is that of electricity, which was applied very early on. Thus, while other modes of transport are trying to migrate to this "electric feature" at the moment, the railroad already did so at the end of the 19th century, which has allowed it to become one of the most efficient modes of transport.

In this way, this postgraduate certificate is presented to deal with the application of electric energy in the different services of railroads, analyzing its functional situation and the characteristics of the different elements that make up the electric traction system from a present-day perspective. It should be pointed out that the approach focuses on the electricity used for electric traction of trains, which is by far the main destination of the electricity consumed. One aspect of great interest is the detailed analysis of direct current and single-phase alternating current electrical systems independently and highlighting the particularities of each one of them.

The experience of the teaching staff in the field of railroads, in different areas and approaches such as administration, industry and the engineering company, has made it possible to develop this practical and complete content oriented to the new challenges and needs of the sector. Unlike other programs in the market, the approach is international and not only oriented to one type of country and/or system.

A 100% online Postgraduate Certificate that provides the student with the ease of being able to study it comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. All you need is a device with internet access to take your career one step further. A modality according to the current times with all the guarantees to position the engineer in a highly demanded sector. 

Boost your career with a complete program adapted to the international needs of the railroad systems”

This Postgraduate Certificate in Electric Energy for Railroad Traction contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include:  

• Improve professional skills in the field of railroad systems 
• Update and focus the student's company's strategies in these terms 
• Demand new requirements in the technology acquisition processes 
• Add value to the technical projects to be developed by student's companies and organizations 
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice   
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning   v
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments   
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Gain a deeper understanding of the specific aspects related to the electric braking systems used on trains and their strategic importance for the railroad infrastructure” 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, which means the student must try to solve the different real-life situations of that arise throughout the academic program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

Move towards academic excellence in railway engineering by following the case studies proposed by a great teaching team"

Know the current structures and organizations governing the railroad system"

The design of this postgraduate certificate allows the student to update their knowledge in a highly demanded sector in the field of engineering. In this way, the key aspects have been developed in a curriculum that will boost the engineers' careers from a global perspective, allowing the student to establish the technical characteristics of the different components that make up the railway electrical system. In view of the above, TECH establishes the following general and specific objectives to guarantee the satisfaction of the future graduate.

Analyze the characteristics that must be met by the engineering project associated with traction power installations" 

General Objectives

• Gain in-depth knowledge of the different technical concepts of the railroad in its different fields  
• Know the technological advances that the railroad sector is experiencing mainly due to the new digital revolution, but without forgetting the traditional approaches on which this mode of transport is based 
• Understand the changes in the industry that have triggered the demand for new technical requirements
• Implement strategies based on the technological changes that have arisen in the sector  
• Gain up-to-date knowledge in all aspects and trends of railroads 

Specific Objectives

• Make an exhaustive analysis of the main technical aspects of electric traction energy in railroads, highlighting the most important milestones and their current situation 
• Specify the technical characteristics of the installations associated with the electric traction energy according to the different railroad systems 
• Gain a deeper understanding of the specific aspects related to the electric braking systems used on trains and their strategic importance for the railroad infrastructure 
• Establish the technical characteristics of the different components that make up the railroad electrical system, including a detailed analysis of them 
• Address the particularities of electrification in direct current and single-phase alternating current, emphasizing their operational advantages and disadvantages 
• Analyze the characteristics that the engineering project associated with the traction electric power installations must have 
• Direct the student in the practical application of the content presented 

Analyze the particularities of electrification in direct current and single-phase alternating current and fulfill your professional objectives in a field of engineering with global projection"