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BM6812

Railway Engineering, Basic course

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Credits 7.5
Level Further education, lower degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Learning outcome

Upon completion of the course

Knowledge

The candidate should:

  • have fundamental knowledge in railway track alignment, geometry design and railway planning.
  • have basic knowledge of components and its functionality in railway infrastructure.
  • have fundamental knowledge in designing a well functional and sustainable railway infrastructure
  • understand how rolling stocks interact with railway track

Skills

The candidate should be able to:

  • apply correct railway track alignment.
  • plan and design railway track.
  • select correct components for track superstructure, substructure and catenary system.
  • select and calculate structural gauge of railway infrastructure.
  • design a stable railway track in all 3 directions, longitudinally, vertically and laterally.

General competence

The candidate should be able to:

  • apply railway track engineering knowledge with confident
  • communicate with professional railway terminology independently
  • apply railway engineering in research and development as well as relevant advanced assignments.
  • contribute to railway engineering field both locally and internationally.

Learning methods and activities

Physical lectures

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises
  • Attendance

Further on evaluation

Engelsk

The exam is a digital school exam.

80% exercises must be approved before the student is eligible for the exam. Attendance at the gatherings is mandatory. In case of a re-sit exam the exam will most likely be a digital school exam, but it might be changed to an oral exam depending on the number of candidates.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Continuing Education, Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology (EVUIVC0)
Miscellaneous Courses - Faculty of Engineering (EMNE/IV)

Required previous knowledge

General university admissions certification or equivalent formal competence.

Course materials

Engelsk

  1. A. Lau; Railway Engineering, Basic Course, compendium (English), NTNU, Trondheim.
  2. Book Chapters and published articles

Norsk

  1. A. Lau; Railway Engineering, Basic Course, compendium (Engelsk), NTNU, Trondheim.
  2. Bokkapitler og publiserte artikler

Subject areas

  • Building and Construction Engineering
  • Building and construction technology
  • Railway Engineering
  • Railway Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering