Course Overview

(1) introduction to railroad transportation systems

(2) principles and analysis of railroad transportation efficiency, economics, energy, and engineering

(3) introduction to railroad infrastructure

(4) introduction to locomotive and rolling stock design, function, and operation

(5) introduction to railway traffic control and signaling

(6) introduction to railroad operations

(7) field trip: railroad track, equipment, and operations

Learning Achievement

Rail transportation requires infrastructure, vehicles, motive power and energy to move goods and people. Each of these factors interacts to affect the efficiency, energy requirements and economics of railroad operation. This course covers the principles of railroad transportation efficiency, economics, energy, and engineering. Topics include introduction to railroad infrastructure, rolling stocks, signal systems, and operations. The course is designed to establish the basic understanding and skills for conducting railway research and industrial projects.

Competence

Course prerequisites

*Restrict to 3rd-year and above.

Grading Philosophy

Course schedule

Course type

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Yung-Cheng Lai

Other information

Department of Civil Engineering, Graduate Institute of Civil Engineering, Transporation Engineering Division

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