Rail Transport Infrastructure

Lecturer:

Lukáš Týfa

Tutor:

Tomáš Javořík, Ondřej Trešl, Lukáš Týfa

Supervisor:

Department of Transporting Systems

Synopsis:

Non-compensated lateral acceleration, Parameters eduction for transition curve and cant transition, curves without straight, track spacing change. Railway, subway and tramway track detailed construction. Continuous welded rail theory. Substructure, slab track. Tram-train. Interoperability. Noise precautions. Railway lines rationalisation, dispositional layout of operating points trackages, passenger buildings and forecourts. Sidings, terminals.

Requirements:

Knowledge of railway operation; knowledge of projection, parameters and construction of railway lines and stations and lines of urban rail transport.

Syllabus of lectures:

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Knowledge improvement of construction design and geometry parameters of tracks and lines of railway, tramway and subway, projection of railway stations. Modifications of existing lines and stations. Disposals for rail transport attraction increase for passengers and freight. Elimination of rail transport negative environmental impact.

Study materials:

Kubát, B., Trešl, O. Stavby kolejové dopravy. Vyd. 1. Praha : ČVUT, 2008. 190 s. ISBN 978 80 01 03983 0.

Kubát, B. et al. Městská a příměstská kolejová doprava. Vyd. 1. Praha : Wolters Kluwer Česká republika, 2010. 347 s. ISBN 978-80-7357-539-7.

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• DS nav.prez. 11/12 (compulsory course)
• DS nav.prez. 12/13 (compulsory course)