technical training for the railway industry

Technical Training for The railway indusTry.

Traction, rolling stock and signalling www.imeche.org/learning/courses/railway

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2014 DATES AT A glAncETechnical: railway

All courses are delivered at the Institution’s head office in london unless specified.

Course name Page JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Introduction to rolling stock 4 4 21

Fleet maintenance 5 20 5

Traction and braking 6 5 22

Vehicle dynamics and vehicle track interaction 7 6 30

Vehicle acceptance and approvals 8 1 6

Train control and safety systems 9 18 29

Train communication and auxiliary systems 11 19 28

Introduction to Railway Signalling Technologies 12 12-16 24-28

Train structural integrity 14 3 4

Optimising fleet maintenance efficiency 15 2 23

railway Training workshops

The ability, skills and knowledge of employees is critical to the success of any organisation. To be successful, your business must:

• Have individuals who are competent in their current roles

• Be in a position to demonstrate that those individuals are competent

• Have a process for developing them, in line with their career aspirations and the organisation’s need for succession planning

This series of workshops comprises a number of technical sessions delivered by specialists with a comprehensive understanding of each area. Participants achieve a broad range of traction and rolling-stock knowledge and skills, studying real-life examples to ensure relevance to the workplace.

Mapped against UK-SPEc for demonstrating professional competence and career development, these workshops are aimed at

• Recent graduates moving into railway engineering or for general background training

• Design and maintenance engineers wanting to learn about or refresh in specific TRS disciplines

• Non-TRS engineers moving into new roles involving rolling stock

• Infrastructure/asset managers

• Accident investigators

• Production and engineering managers, new to the industry

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inTroducTion To rolling sTock

• Recognise types of traction and rolling stock and common variants

• State the main subcomponents for each type

• Explain the functional, interface and safety requirements

• Recognise and identify common vehicle related hazards

kEY OUTCOMES

key design principles affecting the performance of railway systems.

gain a basic understanding of the role of traction and rolling stock within the context of railway systems as a whole.

This workshop introduces you to vehicle subsystems and components and enables you to analyse how vehicle design impacts performance and safety requirements.

Type1-day course

location Londondates

4 March 201421 October 2014

Member fee£350 + VAT

non-member fee £450 + VAT

competence A

• Recent graduates moving into traction and rolling stock

• Non-traction and rolling stock engineers moving into new roles

• Production and engineering managers new to the industry

• Infrastructure and asset managers


WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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fleeT MainTenance

• Describe the different types of maintenance regimes

• Explain the different types of contractual arrangements relating to the maintenance of fleets

• Identify the reasons and process for changing maintenance regimes

• Recognise the key components of a successful maintenance organisation

kEY OUTCOMES

improve your processes and fleet maintenance relationships.

This workshop introduces you to fleet maintenance regimes and processes.

Improve your knowledge of maintenance regimes and contractual arrangements and the key drivers of fleet maintenance decision making including costs, reliability and safety.

Type1-day course


20 March 20145 November 2014



competence C






WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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TracTion and braking

• Explain the principles of traction and braking

• Recognise types of traction and braking systems and controls and common variants

• State the main subcomponents for each type

• Explain the safe operating limits and testing standards

• State the maintenance requirements and inspection regimes for common types

kEY OUTCOMES

principles of traction and braking for railway engineers.

A general introduction to traction and braking systems on trains and their control.

This one-day programme introduces you to the different types of traction and braking systems including their principles of operation, main components, failure modes and maintenance and safety requirements.

Type1-day course





competences A and B






• Design and maintenance traction and rolling stock engineers wanting to learn or refresh in specific traction and rolling stock discipline

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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Vehicle dynaMics and Vehicle Track inTeracTion

OF 2013 PARTiCiPANTS WOULD APPLY THE

kNOWLEDGE ACqUiRED TO THEiR WORk

80%

• Understand the principles of vehicle dynamic behaviour

• State the key functional and interface requirements required of running gear and suspensions

• Recognise the factors affecting vehicle dynamic behaviour and safety

• Understand how vehicle track interaction leads to degradation of both vehicle and track components and how these can lead to accidents

• Have an appreciation of vehicle dynamics modelling and testing

kEY OUTCOMES

understand the dynamics of railway vehicles to improve safety, comfort and asset life.

This one-day workshop equips you with a general understanding of vehicle dynamics and its importance in vehicle safety, ride comfort, infrastructure damage and economic asset life.

Type1-day course





competence A







WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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Vehicle accepTance and approVals

• Explain the historical development of rolling stock acceptance processes from British Rail to the present day

• Explain the current rolling stock acceptance processes for each type of railway system

• Explain the techniques and methodologies used to analyse vehicle system safety by the VAB/NOBO/ISA/NRAP and their counterparts in other railway systems

• Identify and explain the types and function of the principal documents relating to rolling stock acceptance

kEY OUTCOMES

an introduction to acceptance procedures, applying across the rail network.

Equipping you with a basic understanding of vehicle acceptance procedures, including authorisation processes and vehicle acceptance bodies.

This workshop introduces the relevant safety management systems and authorisation procedures, as well as the latest European Union directives.

Type1-day course


1 April 20146 November 2014



competences C and E







WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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Train conTrol and safeTy sysTeMs

OF 2013 PARTiCiPANTS WOULD RECOMMEND

TO A COLLEAGUE

100%

• Describe cab design requirements and be aware of typical cab layouts, cab controls and gauges

• Understand how trains are controlled

• Explain the purpose and operation of key train safety systems and interfaces

• Describe onboard data recording and monitoring systems of modern fleets and driver

kEY OUTCOMES

in-depth introduction to uk systems for safety and train operational control.

Demonstrating your understanding of safety and being able to participate in projects that deal with control and safety systems are vital skills for both experienced and aspiring railway engineers.

This course introduces not just the systems themselves but also common terminology eg DSD, AWS, DRA, ATC, ATP, TPWS, OTDR.

Type1-day course





competences A, B and E

The traction and rolling stock suite is designed for engineers working within traction and rolling stock.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

www.imeche.org/learning/rail-learning-pass

The Learning Pass enables your organisation to take advantage of our comprehensive programme of railway training, covering all aspects of traction and rolling stock.

With the Learning Pass, you can book training for your engineers - both institution members and non-members - at a significant discount. You can save £250 on training five colleagues.

The MosT cosT-effecTiVe way To Train wiTh The insTiTuTion.

Making it easier for you and your organisation, the learning pass offers:• A discount across all the courses featured in this brochure• Quicker administration processes• The freedom to train engineers across your organisation, not limited by individuals and available to both members and non-members of the Institution

Terms and conditions• The Learning Pass covers five days of training and costs £1,500+VAT for Institution members or £2,000+VAT for non-members• The Learning Pass must be purchased in advance of your Railway training bookings and in one transaction • Your five courses must be booked within six months of your Learning Pass purchase • Course terms and conditions prevail

railway

learning

passbook 5 days of Training for jusT £1,500*

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Train coMMunicaTion and auxiliary sysTeMs

• Describe the various train communications systems, modes of operation, interface, failure modes and options for degraded working

• Describe how auxiliary train systems operate, their main components and track interfaces

• Demonstrate awareness of the rules governing the operation of trains with defective equipment

kEY OUTCOMES

exploring new and existing systems in use on today’s rolling stock fleet.

Train communication systems are a current hot topic for UK rail fleets and provide many opportunities for career progression. Engineers must be able to demonstrate understanding of current systems such as TDM, FDM PWM, in-cab radio including GSM-R and other specific equipment, and understand their effect on train operations.

Participants at this workshop will become familiar with typical auxiliary train systems in both mechanical and electrical fields, including auxiliary power, air systems and other new technologies found on today’s rail vehicles.

Type1-day course







WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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inTroducTion To railway signalling Technologies

• Demonstrate an understanding of how subsystems contribute to system function safely and meeting customer need

• Demonstrate an understanding of the detailed characteristics of the various subsystems

• Specify requirements for signalling systems and subsystems

• Identify potential failure modes of subsystems and components, and common mitigations

kEY OUTCOMES

an overview of railway control systems, subsystems and technologies used on uk mainline and metro railways.

The range of railway signalling and control systems found on Britain’s mainline and metro rail networks is diverse. Increasingly, today’s engineers are expected to have broad knowledge of systems across this entire range.

This course gives you detailed technical insight across the full system range in a positive learning environment.

Type5-day course


12-16 May 201424-28 November 2014

Member fee£1,500 + VAT

non-member fee £2,000 + VAT


Day 1: Engineering principles – safety and reliability requirements, and common components

Day 2: Systems for train control – movement authority, optimisation and protection systems

Day 3: Systems for train detection – key interfaces and mechanisms

Day 4: Systems for point operation – mechanism types and control logic

Day 5: Operational principles and systems – telecommunications and track circuit block principles

PROGRAMME OVERViEW

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The 2013 railway challenge

The Institution’s Railway Challenge brings together groups of engineering students studying at a UK university and groups of apprentices working in industry. The teams design and manufacture a miniature (10 ¼” gauge) railway locomotive in accordance with a set of rules and technical specifications.

In going through this process, the teams face many real world operational, design and project management problems which provides a great learning experience and encourages innovative thinking. The winners of the second Railway Challenge in 2013 were the University of Huddersfield.

Attendees are welcome at the competition weekend to watch the locomotives being assessed in three track-based challenges; traction, energy storage and ride comfort and see the winning team presented with the trophy. There is also the opportunity to ride on a miniature locomotive.

Want more information? Visit www.imeche.org/railwaychallenge

Want to get involved? Email [email protected]

For sponsorship enquiries contact Rachel Pearson, Project Manager, on [email protected] or +44(0)20 7304 6867

date 28-29 June 2014

location:Stapleford

Miniature Railway, near Melton Mowbray

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Train sTrucTural inTegriTy

OF 2013 PARTiCiPANTS WOULD APPLY THE

kNOWLEDGE ACqUiRED TO THEiR WORk

90%

• Recognise different types and causes of structural failure

• Understand the basic principles and design standards for mitigating against fatigue problems and proof load strength

• Describe the basic principles of structural crashworthiness, occupant protection, and relevant design features on a train

• Apply design and verification methods for structural integrity (fatigue, proof and energy absorption)

• Describe current practice in non-destructive testing regimes for safety-critical components and their maintenance cycles

• Understand the essential requirements of fire-worthiness standards for rolling stock and the common causes of train fires

kEY OUTCOMES

examining principles of structural integrity, fire and crashworthiness systems found on today’s rail fleets.

gaining an understanding of the methods, techniques and tools used within the structural integrity and fire systems areas of rail vehicle speciality is essential for those looking to develop their broad knowledge and skills as a rail vehicle engineer. This one-day course approaches structural integrity with a focus on design and maintenance of rail vehicles.

Type1-day course


3 April 20144 November 2014





WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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opTiMising fleeT MainTenance efficiency

• Understand the current key drivers for reliability improvement

• Describe the reliability tools and approaches available

• Understand the key elements of an efficient production facility

• Describe the key stages of an improvement programme

• Apply LEAN tools to the process

kEY OUTCOMES

understand the issues affecting rail vehicle performance and cost of maintenance.

Introducing participants to the tools and techniques used in today’s rail vehicle maintenance environment to improve reliability, how they can be used in an efficient production facility and the key stages involved.

Using case studies where procedural and cultural changes have delivered real cost savings and improved production for both operators and maintainers, benchmark your current methods against best practice.

Type1-day course


2 April 201423 October 2014





WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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To book a course go To www.iMeche.org/Training eMail [email protected] or Telephone +44 (0)20 7304 6907

We know that organisations have different needs, targets and priorities. That’s why each of our courses can be customised to make it more relevant to your business’s needs and objectives. Our skilled group of trainers can deliver courses adapted for all aspects of railway engineering, infrastructure and maintenance.

Additionally, all of our programmes can be delivered wherever you are, on-site or in your office - worldwide.

Talk to us about developing bespoke training solutions for your business on [email protected]

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