This Postgraduate diploma has all the academic and practical information that you need to be an innovative member of a sector with great international potential”

This Postgraduate diploma has all the academic and practical information you need to be innovative in a sector with great international impact" This is in addition to the new trends set in motion by the various players in the sector, which form the basis of the new sector strategies to be followed by the world's railroads.  

In this way, this Postgraduate diploma includes an in-depth analysis of the main technical and operational areas of the system, both at the level of the infrastructure, the rail vehicle and the interaction between the two, while at the same time updating knowledge from a more general approach. It will also cover the situation in relation to other modes of transport in order to identify their competitive advantages and the factors to be improved. 

On the other hand, it will aim to provide, in detail, knowledge on all aspects and components of the railway control, command and signaling technology (CCS), with an up-to-date view of all of them. Of special relevance is the in-depth study of the ERTMS and CBTC systems as the main references of modern signaling worldwide, which have become true standards in all metropolitan, urban and interurban rail networks. All the technical components that make up these systems and that ensure the maximum safety of train traffic are analyzed beforehand. 

By the end of the program, students will have a clear idea of the new safety standards by establishing, in general terms, that whenever a railroad system in use is modified, whether by a technical, operational or organizational change, the importance of the change must be evaluated to assess whether or not it is relevant in terms of safety. In these cases, it is now standard practice to apply a risk management process in accordance with increasingly standardized and regulated methodologies. 

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 TECH Global University 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.

Apply new perspectives to modern railroad systems by developing new technological trends"

The Postgraduate diploma in Railroad Safety and Risk Control 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.   
• 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.

Become a professional specializing in the Security and Risk Control sector by fulfilling the technical competencies demanded in this sector"

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.  

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

It has a program that goes in depth into the key aspects of safety in a railroad system.

In addition, as it is a online program, you can study wherever and whenever you want. All you need is a computer or mobile device with an internet connection"

The following syllabus has been designed following the indispensable requirements in the area of Railroad Safety and Risk Control. In addition, it has the support of an experienced teaching team, resulting in a curriculum with all the necessary information to provide a broad overview of this area in engineering. All this, from a global perspective for the sake of its application at an international level, incorporating all the fields of work involved in professional development in this type of work environment. From module 1, students will see their knowledge broadened, which will enable them to develop professionally, knowing that they can count on the support of a team of experts.

Follow a program backed by the extensive experience of a teaching team and created to give you the opportunity to overcome any work challenge"

Module 1. The Railroad and Its Engineering in the Current Context

1.1.    The Railroad in Transport 

1.1.1.    Its Position and Competency With Other Modes of Transport 
1.1.2.     Sectorial Analysis 
1.1.3.     Financing 
1.1.4.     Specialty Railroad Language and Terminology 

1.2.     Organization 

1.2.1.     Regulatory Organizations and Supervisors 
1.2.2.     Industry 
1.2.3.     Administrators of Infrastructure 
1.2.4.     Railroad Transport Companies
1.2.5.     Institutions and Associations 

1.3.     Regulation, Legislation and Guidelines 

1.3.1.     Legal Framework and Regulation 
1.3.2.     The Liberalization of Rail Transport 
1.3.3.     Technical Regulations 

1.4.     New Trends and Strategies 

1.4.1.     Interoperability of Different Technological Systems
1.4.2.     Towards Digitalization: Railroad 4.0 
1.4.3.     A New Service Model for Society 

1.5.     Description of Railroad Services 

1.5.1.     Urban Services 
1.5.2.     Mid- and Long-Distance Services 
1.5.3.     High-Speed Services 
1.5.4.     Freight Services 

1.6.     Classification and Main Infrastructure Systems

1.6.1.     Electric Traction Energy 
1.6.2.     Control, Command and Signaling 
1.6.3.     Telecommunications 
1.6.4.     Civil Infrastructure 

1.7.     Classification and Main Rolling Stock Systems 

1.7.1.     Main Types 
1.7.2.     Traction 
1.7.3.     Braking
1.7.4.     Control, Command and Signaling 
1.7.5.     Rolling 

1.8.     Interaction Between Vehicle and Infrastructure 

1.8.1.     Different Interactions 
1.8.2.     Technical Compatibility of the Vehicle With the Infrastructure 
1.8.3.     The Problem of the Width of the Track and Its Main Solutions 

1.9.     Criteris and Technical Conditions of the Railroad 

1.9.1.     Maximum Speed 
1.9.2.     Typology of the Rolling Stock 
1.9.3.     The Capacity of the Transport 
1.9.4.     Interrelation Between the Different Subsystems 

1.10.     Cases of Global References 

1.10.1.     Rail Networks and Services 
1.10.2.     Infrastructures in Construction and in Service 
1.10.3.     Technological Projects

Module 2. Control, Command and Signaling (CCS)

2.1.     CCS and the Railroad 

2.1.1.     Evolution 
2.1.2.     Railroad Safety 
2.1.3.     The Importance of RAMS 
2.1.4.     Railroad Interoperability 
2.1.5.     Components of the CCS Subsystem 

2.2.     The Interlocking 

2.2.1.     Evolution 
2.2.2.     Principles of Use 
2.2.3.     Types 
2.2.4.     Other Elements 
2.2.5.     Program of Use 
2.2.6.     Future Developments 

2.3.     The Blockade 

2.3.1.     Evolution 
2.3.2.     Types 
2.3.3.     The Capacity of the Transport and the Blockade 
2.3.4.     Design Criteria 
2.3.5.     Communication of the Blockade 
2.3.6.     Specific Applications 

2.4.     Detection of the Train 

2.4.1.     Track Circuits 
2.4.2.     Axle Counters 
2.4.3.     Design Criteria 
2.4.4.     Other Technology 

2.5.     Elements of the Field

2.5.1.     Track Apparatus 
2.5.2.     Signals 
2.5.3.     Level Crossing Protection Systems 
2.5.4.     Detectors to Support the Operation 

2.6.     Train Protection Systems 

2.6.1.     Evolution 
2.6.2.     Types
2.6.3.     Onboard Systems 
2.6.4.     ATP 
2.6.5.     ATO 
2.6.6.     Design Criteria 
2.6.7.     Future Developments 

2.7.     The ERTMS System 

2.7.1.     Evolution 
2.7.2.     Regulations
2.7.3.     Architecture and Components 
2.7.4.     Levels 
2.7.5.     Modes of Operation 
2.7.6.     Design Criteria 

2.8.     The CBTC System 

2.8.1.     Evolution 
2.8.2.     Regulations 
2.8.3.     Architecture and Components 
2.8.4.     Modes of Operation 
2.8.5.     Design Criteria 

2.9.     Relationship Between Rail Services and CCS 

2.9.1.     Urban Services
2.9.2.     Interurban Services
2.9.3.     High-Speed Services
2.10.     Engineering Project

2.10.1.     Regulations 
2.10.2.     Index of the Project 
2.10.3.     Planning, Executing and Putting It Into Practice

Module 3. Rolling Stock

3.1.     Railroad Vehicles

3.1.1.     Evolution
3.1.2.     Classification 
3.1.3.     Functional Parts 
3.1.4.     Regulations and Approval Processes 

3.2.     Wheel-Track Interaction

3.2.1.     Mounted Wheels and Axles 
3.2.2.     Bogies and Stands 
3.2.3.     Wheel Guidance 
3.2.4.     Tilting 
3.2.5.     Variable Width Systems 

3.3.     Dynamic Railroad 

3.3.1.     Movement Equations 
3.3.2.     Traction Curves 
3.3.3.     Adherence 
3.3.4.     Suspension 
3.3.5.     Aerodynamics in High Speed Trains

3.4.     Body, Cabin, Doors, WC and Interior Design

3.4.1.     Body
3.4.2.     Driver's Cab 
3.4.3.     Doors, WC and Interior Design 

3.5.     HV and LV electrical circuits

3.5.1.     Pantograph 
3.5.2.     HV Switchgear and Transformer
3.5.3.     HV Circuits Architecture 
3.5.4.     Auxiliary Services Converter and Batteries 
3.5.5.     LV Circuits Architecture

3.6.     Electrical Traction

3.6.1.     Traction Chain 
3.6.2.     Electric Traction Motors 
3.6.3.     Static Converters 
3.6.4.     HV Filter 

3.7.     Diesel Traction, Diesel-Electric Traction and Hybrid Traction 

3.7.1.     Diesel Traction 
3.7.2.     Diesel-Electric Traction
3.7.3.     Hybrid Traction 

3.8.     Braking System 

3.8.1.     Automatic Braking Service 
3.8.2.     Electric Brake
3.8.3.     Parking Brake 
3.8.4.     Auxiliary Brake 

3.9.     Signaling Systems, Communications Systems and Command and Diagnostics Systems 

3.9.1.     ATP- ERTMS/ ETCS System 
3.9.2.     Train-Ground Communication Systems - GSM-R 
3.9.3.     Command And Diagnosis Systems - TCN Network

3.10.     Maintenance of Railroad Vehicles 

3.10.1.     Installations for the Maintenance of Railroad Vehicles
3.10.2.     Maintenance Interventions 
3.10.3.     Entities in Charge of Maintenance

Module 4. Risks and Safety 

4.1.     Legislative Framework 

4.1.1.     Security and Interoperability Directives
4.1.2.     Common Risk Assessment Method 
4.1.3.     Authorization Process and Entry into Commercial Service 

4.2.     Life Cycle of Railroad Projects 

4.2.1.     Phases of the Life Cycle
4.2.2.     Safety Activities 
4.2.3.     RAM Operations - Reliability, Availability and Maintainability  

4.3.     Safety Management - RAMS 

4.3.1.     Safety Management
4.3.2.     Functional Safety 
4.3.3.     Quality Management

4.4.     Threat Management 

4.4.1.     Threat Identification and Analysis 
4.4.2.     Classification of Threat and Level of Risk 
4.4.3.     Risk Acceptance Criteria

4.5.     Functional Safety

4.5.1.     Safety Functions 
4.5.2.     Security Requirements 
4.5.3.     Security Integrity Level - SIL 

4.6.     RAM Indicators 

4.6.1.     Reliability
4.6.2.     Availability 
4.6.3.     Maintainability

4.7.     Process of Verification and Validation 

4.7.1.     Methodology V&V
4.7.2.     Design Verification
4.7.3.     Inspection and Proof

4.8.     Safety Case 

4.8.1.     Structure of the Safety Case 
4.8.2.     Evidence of Safety 
4.8.3.     Related Safety Case and Conditions of Application 

4.9.     RAMS Management - Operation and Maintenance 

4.9.1.     RAMS Operational Indicators
4.9.2.     Modifications Management 
4.9.3.     Modification File 

4.10.     Process of Certification and Independent Assessment 

4.10.1.     Independent Safety Assessment - ISA & AsBO
4.10.2.     Conformity Assessment - NoBO & DeBO 
4.10.3.     Authorization to Put Into Practice