Take advantage of a Postgraduate diploma that will boost your professional career, making you more innovative in a highly-demanded sector in the field of engineering" 

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 diploma is presented to deal with the application of electric energy in the different serviced 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. 

On the other hand, it will aim to provide detailed 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. 

It is also important to mention the technical analysis that will address the different elements that make up purely railway telecommunications, highlighting the study of the GMS-R system as the main railroad standard at present, and its necessary migration to the new 5G standard. Likewise, the entire environment surrounding these telecommunication systems is analyzed, such as providing services to third parties and the control of the entire network. 

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. 

Understand the analysis of the dynamics of a train itself with the infrastructure and the particularities of each of these structures" 

This Postgraduate diploma in Railroad Infrastructure and Superstructure Technology contains the most complete and up-to-date 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 the self-assessment process can be carried out 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 

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" 

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 new concepts that support new disciplines of great importance within the railway field"

Boost your career with a complete program adapted to the international needs of the railway system"

The following syllabus meets the indispensable requirements in the area of Railroad Infrastructure and Superstructure Technology. 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. For the student, this translates into an excellent opportunity to catapult their career to an international level, incorporating all the fields of work involved in the engineer's 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. 

Gain in-depth knowledge of the interaction of the civil infrastructure with the different railroad systems in this program designed for experts” 

Module 1. Electric Traction Energy

1.1. Electric Energy and Railroads

1.1.1. The Power Semiconductor
1.1.2. Electrical Voltage and Current on the Railroad
1.1.3. Overall Assessment of Railroad Electrification in the World 

1.2. Relationship Between Rail Services and Electrification

1.2.1. Urban Services
1.2.2. Interurban Services 
1.2.3. High-Speed Services 

1.3. Electrification and Braking of the Train

1.3.1. Electric Brake Performance at the Traction Level 
1.3.2. Electric Brake Performance at the Infrastructure Level
1.3.3. General Influence of the Electric Regenerative Brake

1.4. Electric Railroad System 

1.4.1. Constituent Elements 
1.4.2. Electrical Environment
1.4.3. TPS (Traction Power System)

1.5. TPS (Traction Power System)

1.5.1. Components
1.5.2. Types of TPS Depending on the Electrical Operating Frequency
1.5.3. SCADA

1.6 Traction Power Substation (TPSS)

1.6.1. Function
1.6.2. Types
1.6.3. Architecture and Components
1.6.4. Electrical Connections

1.7. Transmission Line

1.7.1. Function
1.7.2. Types 
1.7.3. Architecture and Components
1.7.4. The Uptake of Electrical Energy by the Train
1.7.5. The Overhead Elastic Transmission Line (Catenary)
1.7.6. The Overhead Rigid Transmission Line

1.8. The Direct Current Railroad Electric System 

1.8.1. Specific Particularities 
1.8.2. Technical Parameters 
1.8.3. Use 

1.9. The Single-Phase Alternating Current Railroad Electric System 

1.9.1. Specific Particularities 
1.9.2. Technical Parameters 
1.9.3. Disturbances and Main Solutions 
1.9.4. Use 

1.10. Engineering Project

1.10.1. Regulations
1.10.2. Index of the Project
1.10.3. Planning, Executing and Putting It Into Practice

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
2.8.5. Modes of Operation
2.8.6. 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. Telecommunications

3.1. Railroad Telecommunications

3.1.1. Safety and Availability of Telecommunication Systems
3.1.2. Classification of the Railroad Telecommunications Systems 
3.1.3. Convergence to IP Networks

3.2. Transmission of medium

3.2.1. Copper Cables
3.2.2. Radio Links
3.2.3. Optical Fiber

3.3. Transport and Access Networks

3.3.1. Digital Transmission 
3.3.2. PDH Systems
3.3.3. SDH Systems
3.3.4. Evolution of the Systems

3.4. Voice Communication Systems

3.4.1. Traditional Telephone Operation
3.4.2. Switched Telephony
3.4.3. Voice Over IP
3.4.4. Voice Network Architecture
3.4.5. Numbered Plan

3.5. Networks of IP Data

3.5.1. Fundamentals. OSI Model
3.5.2. Packet-Switched Networks
3.5.3. Local Ethernet Networks
3.5.4. IP/MPLS Networks

3.6. Mobile Communications

3.6.1. Fundamentals of Mobile Communications
3.6.2. Train-Ground Analog
3.6.3. Wifi Systems
3.6.4. TETRA Systems

3.7. GSM-R Mobile Communications

3.7.1. Specific GSM-R Features vs. GSM (2G)
3.7.2. Architecture
3.7.3. Call Management
3.7.4. High Availability Network Design
3.7.5. ERTMS L2: GSM-R + ETCS L2
3.7.6. GSM-R Evolution Towards 5G (FRMCS)

3.8. Operation and Supervision of Telecommunication Networks

3.8.1. ISO TMNS Model
3.8.2. Standard Protocols and Proprietary Managers
3.8.3. Centralized Management Systems
3.8.4. Provision of Services

3.9. Telecommunications Services and Clients in the Railroad Environment

3.9.1. Railroad Services and Clients
3.9.2. Fixed Telecommunications
3.9.3. Mobile Telecommunications

3.10. Engineering Project 

3.10.1. Regulations
3.10.2. Index of the Project
3.10.3. Planning, Executing and Putting It Into Practice

Module 4. Civil Infrastructure

4.1. Approximation of the Characteristics of the Railroad Civil Infrastructure

4.1.1. Interaction of the Infrastructure With a Vehicle
4.1.2. General Dynamic of the Railroad
4.1.3. Parameters of the Design of the Infrastructure

4.2. Railroad Platform

4.2.1. Constitution of the Platform
4.2.2. Typology
4.2.3. Railroad Bedding Layers

4.3. Bridges

4.3.1. Typology
4.3.2. Characteristics and Techniques
4.3.3. Interaction With the Vehicle

4.4. Tunnels

4.4.1. Typology
4.4.2. Characteristics and Techniques 
4.4.3. Interaction With the Vehicle
4.4.4. Particularities in the Aerodynamic Field 
4.4.5. Particularities in the Field of the Civil Protection and Safety

4.5. The Ballasted Track

4.5.1. Typology
4.5.2. The Running Rail
4.5.3. Other Components
4.5.4. The Flying-Ballast Phenomenon

4.6. The Ballastless Track 

4.6.1. Typology 
4.6.2. Components
4.6.3. Transition of Ballastless Track to a Ballasted Track 

4.7. Track Apparatus

4.7.1. Typology
4.7.2. Diversions and Crossings 
4.7.3. Expansion Equipment

4.8. Other Auxiliary Elements

4.8.1. Stops and Braking Zones
4.8.2. Multifunctional Barriers
4.8.3. Width Changers
4.8.4. Scales

4.9. Relationship Between Rail Services and Civil Infrastructure

4.9.1. Urban Services
4.9.2. Interurban Services
4.9.3. High-Speed Services

4.10. Resilience of Infrastructure Against Extreme Events

4.10.1. Meteorological Events
4.10.2. Sliding
4.10.3. Landslides

Achieve your professional goals knowing the main technical aspects of railroad telecommunications in the present-day world and position yourself as an international expert”