Learn about the process of digital transformation and technology that has been developed in the railway sector in recent years following a program focused on engineering professionals" 

Throughout its history, the railroad has not changed significantly from a conceptual point of view. Thus, for example, the interaction between the wheel and the rail continues to be one of the main technical bases of the system, and although there have been significant advances in this area, they are still based on original principles. Even so, in terms of organizational development over the last few years, it is necessary to analyze it in the current context.

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. Its position in relation to other modes of transport is also considered in this module in order to identify its competitive advantages and factors to be improved.

It is also important to address the study of the different activities associated with incident management in railroad operations, which raises the type of measures that need to be implemented in the event of an accident, human failure or any other incident that disrupts rail traffic. This is complemented by a specific study of safety and civil protection in the railroad system as a whole. It is worth mentioning that all the issues associated with energy consumption in the operation of the different services will also be taken into consideration. This has been a very topical issue in the railway sector, particularly with regard to companies' business strategy, since it must be taken into account that the cost of this energy is one of the most important for them.

At the end of the program, the student will be able to address the digital transformation process that is happening in the sector, in the same way that has occurred in other industrial sectors. Traditionally, railroads have been digital in the field of control, command and signaling and rolling stock, but not in other areas, such as energy, infrastructure, freight, etc., which are now the targets of this new transformation.

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 diploma 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.

The postgraduate diploma in Railroad Operation and New Technologies 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 field of Railroad Operation and New Technologies 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. 

Learn about the R&D&I process in a unique and simple way, following practical cases and with the experience of an excellent teaching team"

Analyze the importance of all the issues associated with energy consumption in the operation of the different services"

The design of this postgraduate diploma 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 career of engineers from a global perspective, analyzing the different digital technologies that apply to this sector and the importance of having cybersecurity in a means of transportation. As a result, students will develop their skills while aiming to achieve this eminently technological objective, gaining up-to-date knowledge of current trends in railroad systems. In view of the above, TECH establishes the following general and specific objectives to guarantee the satisfaction of the future graduate.

Master the application of new digital technologies and the importance of cyber security in rail transport” 

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

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

• Analyze the position of the railroad with respect to other modes of transportation, identifying its main advantages and areas for improvement
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the current structures and organizations on which the railroad sector is based (regulators, railroad managers, industry, institutions, groups, etc.)
• Analyze the different regulations and norms on which the railroad sector is currently based
• Discuss in detail the main technological trends that the sector is currently experiencing
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the characteristics of the different railroad operating systems, the main technical areas in the infrastructure and rolling stock
• Establish the technical interactions between infrastructure and rolling stock, as well as the existing technical criteria and conditions for the design of railroad systems
• Explain different worldwide references in terms of railroad networks, infrastructures and technical projects with high impact on the sector

Module 2. Operation

• Establish the main technical aspects of rail operation activities at the present time
• Specify the main factors affecting rail traffic regulation, including the corresponding capacity analyses
• Analyze the particularities of passenger and freight rail transport
• Address the economic criteria currently governing the management of railroad companies, both in terms of infrastructure management companies and railroad transport companies
• Make the student reflect on the importance of energy consumption in the railroad sector and how energy efficiency measures need to be incorporated into the business strategy, while analyzing each of these measures
• Specify how the different operational incidents in the service should be managed through plans, resources and decision centers
• Analyze the scope of safety and civil protection in the railroad sector, specifying the different plans, resources and decision centers

 Module 3. Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I)

• Make the student reflect on the importance of developing a business strategy based on research, development and innovation in railroad technology, identifying the new technological challenges posed
• Analyze the current situation with respect to research, development and innovation programs, as well as the different policies and strategies to promote and finance them
• We will place special emphasis on the different phases and stages of the research, development and innovation process, including the management of the final results obtained
• Specify, for each technical area analyzed, the particularities in terms of research, development and innovation, highlighting the main lines of work, associated initiatives and existing working groups
• Address the most innovative railway systems, i.e., those that do not use traditional techniques for their operation, such as magnetic levitation systems and those based on the new Hyperloop concept

 Module 4. The Digital Revolution in Railroads

• Reflect on the technological evolution of the railroad, including the new digital revolution it is currently undergoing
• Analyze the different digital technologies applicable to the railroad sector, specifically detailing the most strategic ones
• Master the application of new digital technologies in different areas of the railroad, identifying the associated improvements: traction energy, passenger stations, railroad logistics, maintenance and traffic management
• Reflect on the importance of cybersecurity in the railroad sector
• Analyze digitization programs and strategies in different world railroads 

Develops business strategies based on research and identifies the following technological challenges, fulfilling the objectives proposed for this postgraduate diploma"