The aim of the course is to provide students with a general overview on railway system. D1 - Knowledge and understanding At the end of the course, the student will have to know the main aspects of the railway system, including infrastructure ans signalling, rolling stock and basic operations principles. D2 - Applying knowledge and understanding The student must be able to deal with railway operations. D3 - Making judgements At the end of the course the student must be able to carry out a critical examination of the correct application of the knowledge acquired and applied to the design. D4 - Communication At the end of the course the student must be able to explain correctly and with the correct use of the technical terms the knowledge and practical skills acquired D5 - Lifelong learning skills The student must be able to deal with the study of more complex aspects related to railway operations in subsequent courses or during the professional life.

Railway infrastructure (line and stations) Railway rolling stock Signalling systems Technologic devices Railway traffic basic principles Timetabling and capacity estimation

Impianti Ferroviari CIFI Railway Operation and Control - Pachl

Railway infrastructure (line and stations) Railway rolling stock Signalling systems Technologic devices Railway traffic basic principles Timetabling and capacity estimation

Lectures and practical exercise Technical visits

Oral examination The evaluation will consider: correctness and completeness of the answers, use of correct technical language, possible connections with different elements of the discipline, care in the execution of the exercises