The course describes the main aspects related to the rail transport with a particular attention to the practical applications and operational issues of the sector. The major trends of development and technological innovation are analyzed as well as the main research topics according to the vision of the main rail stakeholders at European level.
The aim of the course is to provide the basic knowledge about the characteristics of rail transport systems both from the technical and functional point of view. A focus on the relevant sustainability is also provided.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
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The course lessons are held in a classroom. During the lessons, the professor shows and explains slides covering the various topics of the course and, in some cases, makes use of the (traditional or virtual) blackboard to explain in detail some specific contents. The slides are made available to students on Aulaweb. Seminars from rail industry representatives and experts are planned during the course.
C. Pyrgidis, Railway Transportation Systems, 2nd edition. Routledge, 2022
S. Blainey, J. Preston, Sustainable railway engineering and operations. Emerald Publishing, 2022
Ricevimento: To fix an appointment email to angela.difebbraro@unige.it.
https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/10377/studenti-orario
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
Oral exam.
Students with learning disorders ("Disturbi Specifici di Apprendimento", DSA) will be allowed to use specific modalities and supports that will be determined on a case-by-case basis in agreement with the delegate of the Engineering courses in the Committee for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities.
The oral examination is intended to evaluate the student knowledge about the topics addressed during the course, and her/his capabilities of discussing them.
