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Railway Systems Engineering | (Equivalent to Micro MSc )
A Journey in the World of Railway Systems | Operation | Rolling Stock | Traction | System Engineering | Infrastructure
Created byFeras Naser
Last updated 5/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Introduction to Railway Systems Engineering
- Railway Systems Planning and Operations
- Railway Rolling Stock Systems
- Railway Traction Systems
- Railway Systems Engineering
- Railway Infrastructure Systems
- Railway Signaling & Train Control Systems
- Railway Economics and Strategic Management
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Course content
9 sections • 109 lectures • 21h 23m total length
- Why Railways?!7:53
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Why Railways?! - Interactive & Practical Excercises0:39
- Rail History9:08
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Rail History?! - Books for Railway Systems0:30
- Understanding the Railway as a System8:44
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Understanding the Railway as a System.
2- Railway Nature and Characteristics. - Railway Standards and Industry Structure9:57
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Railway Standards and Regulations.
2- Railway Industry Structure. - Strategic Management and Planning of Rail Operations8:50
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Why Urban and Regional Rail / Why not?!!
2- Urban Guided Transport – Types 3- Urban Guided Transport – Distinctive Characteristics.
4- Urban Guided Transport – Infrastructure.
5- Urban Guided Transport – Power.
6- Railway Operations - Railway Safety Management - Understanding Risk8:15
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Understanding Risk - Railway Safety Management - Risk Matrix8:20
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Risk Matrix (Hazard and consequences)
2- Human Error Violations and Models of Behavior. - Railway Safety Management - Complexity11:43
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Railway Safety and Complexity
. 2- Safety Requirements and Defense Mechanisms. - Railway Safety Management - Railway Accidents11:12
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1-Examples of Railway Accidents
. 2- Concepts in Safety (High Reliability Organizations) - Railway Operations and Planning - The Railway As a Business5:58
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- The Railway as a business
2- Generalized Cost Function - Railway Operations Planning - Vehicle and Infrastructure Requirements7:07
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Vehicle Operational Requirements.
2- Infrastructure Requirements.
3- Train Control Requirements.
4- Freight Railways
5- Computer Aided Planning and Management of Rail. - Railway Planning Factors and Demand Based Planning11:25
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Environment and Demography
2- Impact of Physical Geography
3- Technological Factors
4- Investment Factors.
5- Management Factors
6- Regulatory Factors.
7- Demand Based Railway Planning - Operationally Based Railway Planning20:54
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- What is Railway Capacity?
2- Line Capacity Calculation?
3- Train Graphs.
4- Capacity assessment - Headway. Stations, Rolling Stock, Staffing
5- The Rail Operations Triangle.
6- Key Operations Tasks. - Computer Aided Railway Planning & Marketing the Rail Industry14:16
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Freight Railway Planning.
2- Computer Aided Railway Planning.
3- Marketing the Rail Industry - Railway Systems Planning and Operations (Adnane Benaoui)
- Introduction to Railway Rolling Stock8:55
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Introduction Railway Rolling Stock - Railway Rolling Stock System - Systems & Components7:39
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Rolling Stock Selection Issues.
2 - Rolling Stock Service Characteristics
3 - Cant
4 - Bogies
5 -WheelSets.
6 - Suspension Systems.
7 - BodyShell. - Railway Rolling Stock Systems - Systems and Components8:31
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Air Systems
2- Electric Systems
3- Power Collection
4- Doors
5- Lighting and Climate Control. - Railway Rolling Stock Systems - Systems and Components4:36
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Communication and Passenger information systems.
2- Water Provision and Waste Management.
3- Emergency.
4- Other Systems - Trains Body Shell Material and Construction8:00
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Body Shell Material Requirements
2- Body Shell Material Comparison
3- Manufacturing Techniques.
4 - Crashworthiness.
5- Crashworthiness Strategies - Railway Vehicle Dynamics14:23
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Rail Profile and Wheel Profile
2- Contact Conditions.
3 - Suspension elements and modes of vibration.
4 - Steady State Curving Behavior
5 - Vehicle Ride and Passenger Comfort.
6 - Railway Track Defects – Rolling Contact Fatigue. - Aerodynamics of Rail Vehicles7:55
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Aerodynamic Fundamentals
2 - External Aerodynamics.
3 - Tunnel Aerodynamics.
4 - Standards, Theoretical and Testing Techniques. - Wheel Rail Adhesion6:43
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Terminology and Units.
2- Traction and Braking Demand - Case Study : UK Adhesion levels
3 -Optimizing the use of available adhesion.
4 - Increasing the available adhesion.
5- Decreasing the level of adhesion.
- Rail Active Suspension - Introduction9:20
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Introduction to Railway Active Suspension Systems. - The Wheel-Rail Interface7:59
n this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Idealized behavior of a wheelset.
2- Contact.
3- Forces.
4- Computer Modelling of Rail Vehicles - Rolling Stock Maintenance12:22
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Expectations from Maintenance
2- Modern Concepts in Maintenance
3 -Types of Maintenance.
4- Maintenance Facility layout and Equipment's - Freight Vehicle Design and Performance8:29
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- History and Competition.
2 - Bogies and Suspension design
3- Braking Equipment's.
4 - Loading Gauge.
5 - Future of Freight Always - Railway Accidents and Derailment Mechanisms7:40
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Derailment Mechanisms on Plain Line
2- Derailment Mechanism and switches and crossings.
3- Derailment Mechanisms . - Railway Rolling Stock Systems Quiz (Adnane BENAOUI)
- Basic Physics of Railway Traction14:04
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- The Traction Subsystem
2- Basic Equations
3- Concepts in Traction
4- Traction Calculation Example
5- Use of Simulation. - Electrical Engineering in Railway Traction16:22
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Basic Concepts for Traction.
2- Basic Concepts for Traction – Electric Circuits.
3- Basic Concepts for Traction – Power Electronics.
4- Basic Concepts for Traction – Motors. - Electrical Engineering for Railway Traction 22:23
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Basic Concepts for Traction.
2- Basic Concepts for Traction – Electric Circuits.
3- Basic Concepts for Traction – Power Electronics.
4- Basic Concepts for Traction – Motors. - DC Power Supply in Railway Applications5:00
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Why Direction Current and Why not?
2- Electrification Systems in Use.
3- Systems Modelling.
4- High Voltage distribution system. - Diesel Traction Systems7:45
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Theory of Diesel Power
2- Spark ignition and compression ignition.
3- Method of operation : 2 Stroke and 4 Strokes.
4- Fuel injection and engine control.
5- Turbo charging to increase power rating.
6- Drive systems and transmission arrangements for combustion systems
7- Components for diesel system
8- Environmental consideration. - AC/DC Machine Types and Characteristics for Railway Applications10:19
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Requirements for Railway Traction
2- Induction Motor and 3 Phase power Supply
3- DC Machines
4- Traction Motor - Traction Control Systems for Railway Applications7:46
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Power Conversion in Railway Applications.
2- Choppers
3- Inverters
4- Regulators. - Autonomous Traction Systems for Railway Applications9:43
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Types of Traction systems and Introduction to Autonomous Traction System
2- Benefits of Electric Traction with Infrastructure Based Supply.
3- Autonomous Traction Benefits and Drawbacks
4- Energy Storage and Fuel Cells - Braking System for Railway Applications6:06
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Braking Functions / Terminology.
2- Brake System Types – System Architecture
3- Generic Brake System Architecture and Interfaces. - AC Power Supply in Railway Applications11:52
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Feed Arrangements and Systems in Common use.
2- AC Power Supply issues.
3- AC Substation Parameters and components
4- Catenary Arrangements.
5- Ground Current Effect.
6- Booster Transformers and Autotransformers.
7- Power Factor and Harmonics. - Railway Traction Systems Quiz (Adnane BENAOUI)
- Introduction to Railway Systems Engineering18:34
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Systems Engineering and Systems Integration.
2- Railway Systems interfaces
3- System Diagraming and Stakeholders Analysis.
4- Dependability and RAMS. - The System Design Process and Requirements Capturing in Railway Applications14:23
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- The Vee Diagram for Systems Design.
2- Requirements.
3- Concepts in Systems Engineering.
4- Systems Design Development and Functional Decomposition.
5- Systems Engineering Tools. 6- Configuration management. - Systems Engineering VS Project Management5:21
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Introduction
2- Project Management Vs Systems Engineering.
3- Requirements and Scope Management - System Performance Modelling6:46
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Performance Modelling Context
2 -Capacity and Timetable Modelling
3 - Electrification Modelling.
4 - Reliability Modelling.
5 - Life Cycle Costing. - System Performance Modelling in Railway Applications10:11
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Performance Modelling Context
2 - Capacity and Timetable Modelling
3 - Electrification Modelling.
4 - Reliability Modelling.
5 - Life Cycle Costing. - Chapter 4 | Section 5 | Advanced Concepts in Railway Systems Engineering25:37
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1 - Assurance, Verification and Validation.
2 - Configuration Management.
3 - Human Factors in Complex System
4 - Organizational Behavior and Operations Development
5 - Reliability Theory
6 - Reliability Engineering in Practice.
7 - Systems Engineering and Risk Control
8 - Condition Monitoring. - Railway Systems engineering Quiz | (Adnane BENAOUI)
- Introduction to Railway Infrastructure Systems9:30
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Railway Infrastructure as a System.
2 - Railway Infrastructure Components.
3 - Railway Track Forces and Support System.
4 - Maintenance of the Railway Infrastructure
5 - Scientific Disciplines in Railway Infrastructure. - Introduction to Railway Infrastructure Systems5:13
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1 - Railway Infrastructure as a System
2 - Railway Infrastructure Components.
3 - Railway Track Forces and Support System.
4 - Maintenance of the Railway Infrastructure
5- Scientific Disciplines in Railway Infrastructure. - Track Systems16:41
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Types of Track System
2 - Track System Cross Section
3- Rails
4- Fasteners
5- Sleepers - Railway Geotechnical Engineering15:01
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- The Substructure Components
2- Ballast
3- The track formation
4- The subsoil
5- Forces on the ballasted Track.
6- Ballasted Track Maintenance - Railway Switches and Crossings & Railway Stations11:41
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Introduction to Switches and Crossings.
2- Switch Components
3- Switches Types
4- Switches Construction
5- Issues on Switches and Crossings. Railway Stations
1- Railway Stations Examples
2- Station Main Components and Passengers Flow
3- Stations Modelling
4- Station Interfaces. - Railway Alignment Design10:06
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1 - Railway Alignment Design Consideration
2 - Curves
3 - Main Design Elements - Grades and Clearance
4 - Modelling and Software - Railway Tunnels and Bridges19:01
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Site Investigation
2- Tunnel Construction Techniques
3- Ground Movements and Monitoring.
4- Railway Bridges - Railway Construction5:51
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Railway Construction Processes.
2- Ground Work
3- Formation layer and Compaction
4- Ballast laying
5- Sleepers Laying
6- Rail Laying
7- Railway Construction Equipment. - Infrastructure System Quiz
- Introduction to Railway Signaling12:59
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Railway Signaling as a System
2- Signaling Block
3- Signaling Systems and Operations Enhancement Systems. - Timetable Development | Signaling Types | ERTMS23:33
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Railway Timetable Development
2- Signaling Systems Types
3- ERTMS, ETCS and Advanced Communication Systems - Timetable Calculations and ERTMS11:13
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Timetable Calculations
2- ETRMS, ETCS Level 1, ETCS Level 2, ETCS level 3. - Axle Counters & Track Circuits & Communication Train Control CBTC | EMC11:13
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Axle Counters & Track Circuit
2- Communication Train Control CBTC
3- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Train Control Systems and Signalllining (Adnane BENAOUI)
- Introduction to Railway Economics and Strategic Management24:45
n this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Fundamental Economical Concepts
2- Railway Competitive advantages and disadvantages
3- Railway accelerating technologies.
4- Railway Strategy Management - Railway Accounting | Assets Management | Railway Financing Principles18:35
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Accounting Vs Economics
2 - Assets Valuation
3 - Assets Management.
4- Assets Financing Principles. - Project Management Governance | Key Performance Measures and Benchmarking14:45
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1- Railways Project Management And Governance.
2- Key Performance Measures and Benchmarking. - Railway Organizational Culture, Technology Management and Innovation26:56
In this video you will learn the following aspects:-
1 - Management Styles.
2 - Organizational Culture
3 - Innovation
4 - Technology Management. - Railway Economics (Adnane Benaou)
- Questions Thursdays Introduction0:52
- Generalized Cost Function Question9:23
Generalized Cost Function Question Answered along with Introduction to Questions Thursdays!!
- TCMS | OCC Question14:39
We have received a question about TCMS (Train Control Management Systems), we explained the system in details, providing some resources from Academia, Industry Standards and Industry Product Examples.
We have also received a question about OCC (Operation Control Center), we have answered that question briefly. - Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project | PPP | TBM and High Capacity Signalling12:04
In this Questions Thursdays, will talk about Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project, we will focus on the following aspects:-
1- Public Private Partnership
2- Tunnel Boring Machines
3- High Capacity Signaling CBTC
Attached a group of documents that add on the initial information that was provided in the video. - EN50126 | Signaling Job Analysis | Colombia Projects33:15
In this Questions Thursday, we discussed the following topics...
1- Rail Projects in Colombia,
2- EN50126 Standard.
3- Analysis of Signaling and Systems Engineering Job. - Railway Signaling Training and Education Around The World10:21
Railway Signaling and Communication
1- Railway Equipment's Installation (Vocational Training)
2- Railway Designs
3- Railway Advanced Technology and R&D. - Preparing for an Interview24:45
In this video, we will be talking about how to prepare for a job interview in the railway industry.
- Traction Motor Failure | Traction Motion Circuit Breakers13:13
Traction Motors Failure is common, we have talked about traction motors circuit breakers and how you can design a railway circuit and put a condition monitoring system for your traction motor to prevent such an incident from happening.
We have also talked about railway traction motor isolation patent. - Follow Up Discussion of Traction Motor Failure of a Specific Type of Locomotives19:46
We have discussed with Jeevan the problem of Traction motor failure in a specific types of locomotives and what are the potential solutions for solving this problem.
- Introduction to Head On Generation Scheme in India39:12
This was an introduction to HOG scheme in India by Ankit Kumar, We have also attached group of paper to explain Network level simulation as well some documents about Head On Generation Scheme in India.
- Stray Current and Rails Welding5:49
We have received a question about electrical testing for stray current and electromagnetic interference, but also we talked about Rail Welding and some of the tests that are associated with Rail Welding.
- A Question of RBC (Radio Block Center) and PTC ( Positive Train Control)10:52
A Question related to Radio Block Center in an ETCS level 2 signaling system, as well a follow up explanation on freight control system. (FCS).
- Wayside Equipment's13:02
In this video we have talked about famous Wayside Equipment's and we included many ways for implementation in the resources.
- A Question on Railway Turnouts19:58
In this video, we have talked about Turnout Design
- A Question on LOCOTROL TECHNOLOGY - TOWER Control System15:27
In this section we talk about the LOCOTROL technology and the communication between freight trains and the control room.
Additional Supporting documents are included. - A Question on FMECA & Track Construction20:37
In this lecture, we have answered questions regarding:-
1- FMECA
2- Track Laying.
- A Question on Tractive Effort5:57
In this video, we have made an introduction question on Tractive Effort and how it can be calculated. Will continue the calculation of this Question next Week.
- Tractive Effort Calculations10:38
In this section Feras Has Carried on the tractive efforts calculations and calculated the number of locomotives.
- FRMCS - Future Railway Mobile Communication Systems14:34
In this video, Feras talks about FRMCS.
- Ground Penetration Radar (GPR)2:06
- A Question on RAMS and LCC6:23
- A Question on the use of Batteries for Railway Vehicles7:32
- Innovation Wednesdays Instruction0:58
- Trends in Railway Innovation (4Cs)17:17
In this lecture we talked about Trends in Railway Innovation and how we can improve the 4Cs of the railways (Cost, Carbon, Capacity and Customer Satisfaction).
- Acoustic Rail Breaks Detection Technology - Enekom | Rail Acoustic30:38
- Principles in Rail and Transport Innovations29:01
In this lecture, Feras Talks about some of the basic principles in Railway and Transport innovations, he also talks about different visions associated with Rail And Transport Innovation, as well innovation on the edges.
- Using Railway infrastructure for Novel Services11:09
Using Railway Infrastructure for Other Services.
In this lecture we talk about a new published paper that using contact tracing for understanding the transition of diseases in an urban environment.
This idea helped us thinking about the possibility of using railway infrastructure for other purposes such as
1- Facilitation of business meetings.
2- Electricity Generation. - Rethinking Safety | Egypt Sohag Railway Accident20:41
We have discussed Egypt Sohag Railway Accident- by looking at concepts in railway safety and accident investigation as well understanding the value of safety.
We have attached a group of papers about accidents investigation and about improvement of railway safety project as well the value of safety. - Nomral Accidents Theory | Huaieln Train Derailment19:55
In this Lecture we talk about the Normal Accidents Theory and we analyze the railway accident that has happened in Taiwan. Huailen.
We attached information about Hitach Trains as well information on crashworthiness specification, Wind-blown sand mitigation and Obstacle Detection Video, Which can be seen on Youtube - What do you know about Hydrogen Trains?!!1:06
What do you know about Hydrogen Trains?! We will be uploading a presentation on Hydrogen Trains Soon, but let us see what you can find about Hydrogen Trains?!
Best,Feras
- Hydrogen Trains27:28
In this lecture will be taking about the development of Hydrogen Trains, this presentation will cover the following topics:-
•Introduction to the Development of Hydrogen Trains.•Market and Opportunity.
•Case Studies Results
•Power Train and Traction Arrangements.
•Hydrail Infrastructure Requirements.
•Barriers to the Market.
•Technology Development Roadmap.
•Wells to Wheel Analysis of Hydrogen as a Railway Fuel.
•Supporting Materials.
- What do you know about innovations in Railway Stations -Design and Construction1:36
What do you know about the design of railway stations, design and construction?
I will make a presentation about innovation in railway stations (Design and Construction) - Railway Stations Design Innovation Teaser4:04
- Innovation in Railway Stations Design and Development19:07
We talked about innovation in railway stations.
Always Remember, those lectures are being done by the Legend Leader Feras Naser | To know more, please visit our education and creativity freedom University, Feras University - | Also, if you are looking to build the next generations of ventures, you can find some of our employment strategies on Feras Naser - USA Railroad Innovations | Amtrak Expansion Plans1:04
In this section, We trigger our students interest in the US railroads and innovations. AMTRAK is the infrastructure owner and operator of passenger services in the US.
So what do you know about US railroads innovations? What do you know about Amtrak?
Best,Feras
- USA | Railway History, Innovations and Future17:47
In this section, Feras Talks about Railway History, Innovation and Future!!
- Europe | Innovations in Railway Rolling Stock Teaser1:03
Innovations in European Railway Rolling Stock, this is a teaser for next week where we will be introducing European Rolling Stock innovations.
- Europe | Innovations in Railway Rolling Stock17:29
In this Lecture, Feras Presents European Rolling Stock. Providing some spotlights on innovations in this category.
- Europe | Railway Innovations in Scandinavia1:02
Feras made a teaser on Innovation in Scandinavian Railways - He will make Full Presentation Next Week.
- Europe | Innovations in Scandinavian Railways Part 112:14
In this week, Feras discuss Innovations in Scandinavian Railways.
- Europe | Innovations in Scandinavian Railways Part 213:35
- Russia | Introduction to Russian Railways1:02
In this Video we Have made a Teaser on Railways in Russia.
- Russia | Innovation in Russian Railways11:51
In this video we have made an introduction to Russian Railways.
- China | Innovation in Chinese Railways - Part 115:15
- We continue after the 20th of September0:39
- China | Innovation in Chinese Railways - Part 2 - CRRC6:39
- China | Case Study : CRRC in Australia - Part 39:50
- CHINA | China High Speed Rail Rolling Stock14:03
Requirements
- A BSc in an Engineering Discipline is preferable.
- Great interest in Railway Engineering
Description
This course represents a comprehensive explanation for railway systems. It can be described as a Micro MSc in Railway Systems, I will include the following chapters:-
1- Introduction to Railway Operations and Management.
In this section, you will learn about Railway Operations Management | Railway Safety Management | Rail History and Railway Systems Complexity and more.
2- Introduction to Railway Rolling Stock
In this section, you will learn about Railway Rolling Stock and many scientific disciplines associated with this subject, including Railway Aerodynamics, Railway Vehicle Dynamics, Railway Materials and More.
3- Introduction to Railway Traction Systems.
In this section, you will learn about Railway Traction Systems, AC and DC Motors, Railway Power Supply systems and a brief introduction to power Electronics.
4- Introduction to Railway Systems Engineering.
In this section, you will learn about the discipline of systems engineering and how you can apply this discipline in the world of railways.
5- Introduction to Railway Infrastructure Systems.
In this section you will learn about Railway infrastructure systems such as Track, Station, Tunnels, bridges and Switches and Crossings, but you will also learn about railway construction and maintenance.
6- Introduction to Railway Signaling and Train Control Systems.
In this section, you will learn about Railway Infrastructure Signaling and Control systems, including European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS), ETCS signaling as well three and four aspects signaling.
7- Introduction to Railway Economics and Strategic Management.
In this section, we will provide you with a brief introduction to the world of railway economics and strategic management.
8- Questions Thursdays
Students will be able to ask questions and we will be answering them
9- Innovations Wednesday
We will be introducing Rail innovation and Small to Medium Size Companies
This course represent a comprehensive explanation for railway systems that is useful for Professionals who are working in the railway field. It also represent a great introduction to students who are studying any engineering dripline and would like to know more about the railway world.
The course is being delivered by leader Feras Naser, who is one of the most innovative spirits in the world, his story of venturing to the railway industry is remarkable. You will enjoy this course and it will act as a great reference for any railway professional . You can know more about Feras by visiting his group Feras Naser or his university Feras Uni or
Feras is keen to help the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators as well the next generation of railway engineers.
Who this course is for:
- Railway Professionals and Engineering
- 4th year Engineering Students
- Researchers in Railway Topics