Railway Systems Degree Course 

MSc in Railway Systems Engineering PROGRAMME OVERVIEW The MSc programme in Railway Systems Engineering is designed to be truly interdisciplinary, with a strong focus on developing individuals' skills and ... the overarching objective of creating a thorough understanding of the principles of designing and operating modern railway systems and of interface management. Most participants are experienced railway engineers sponsored by their employers to study for a specialist qualification which allows them to work on complex projects. The Rail Systems programme is built around eight modules of 15 credits each and an integrating dissertation attracting 60 credits. Each assessed module involves about 27 hours of teaching, 10 hours of tutorials, a major team exercise and 50 hours of independent study. The assessment of students' learning is based on class tests, assignments and end of year examinations. All modules are assessed individually to allow flexible study. MATHS: Mathematics as an Enginee   [More...] [Less...]

Landmark Study Puts Rail Infrastructure Needs at $148 Billion [pdf]

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AC and DC Electric Railway Interfaces Jordan, N.; Palmer, M. Professional Development Course on Railway Electrification Infrastructure and Systems, 2007 3rd IET Volume , Issue , 14-18 May 2007 Page(s):253 ... - 258 Digital Object Identifier Summary: Not Available » View citation and abstract Log in by entering your IEEE Web Account Username and Password. IEEE Communications Society members: If you subscribe to the IEEE Electronic Periodicals Package or IEEE Electronic Periodicals Package Plus, you must access your subscription at www.comsoc.org . Check with your librarian, information professional, or system manager to determine if you need to log in. Please complete the online Technical Support Form if you need assistance.   [More...] [Less...]

Investing in Global Infrastructure 2007: 

The 2007 report on "Investing In Global Infrastructure 2007" estimates private sources could account for 10% to 15% (US$240 billion to US$360 billion) of the capital needed for infrastructure projects ... annually worldwide. See . Ernst & Young refers to one or more of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited (EYG), a UK private company limited by guarantee. EYG is the principal governance entity of the global Ernst & Young organization and does not provide any service to clients. Services are provided by EYG member firms. Each of EYG and its member firms is a separate legal entity and has no liability for another such entity's acts or omissions. Certain content on this site may have been prepared by one or more EYG member firms.   [More...] [Less...]