Course Description
The Construction of Metro Rail Systems course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of how metro rail projects are planned, designed, and executed. With rapid urbanization, metro systems have become the backbone of modern cities, requiring precise engineering and large-scale project management.
This course will guide you through the technical, structural, and operational aspects of metro rail construction. You will learn about tunneling methods, elevated structures, track laying, signaling, electrification, and station development. The course also highlights the importance of safety, environmental sustainability, and advanced technologies used in metro projects worldwide.
What you'll learn in this course
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Understand the fundamentals of metro rail systems and their components.
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Learn about project planning, feasibility studies, and design considerations.
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Explore tunneling and elevated corridor construction techniques.
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Gain insights into track laying, signaling, and electrification processes.
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Study metro station design, passenger flow, and safety features.
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Understand quality assurance, safety standards, and environmental concerns in metro projects.
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Acquire knowledge of modern innovations and case studies from successful metro systems.
Requirements
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Basic knowledge of civil engineering or construction is recommended.
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Familiarity with mathematics and technical drawings is helpful.
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Access to a laptop/PC with internet for course materials and resources.
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Suitable for engineering students, civil/construction professionals, and individuals interested in urban transport infrastructure.
Curriculum
- 10 Lessons
- 600 mins.
- Understanding metro rail systems and their importance in urban transport
- Types of metro systems: underground, elevated, and at-grade
- Components of metro rail projects: stations, tracks, signaling, and depots
- Overview of metro rail construction lifecycle
- Urban transport planning and demand assessment
- Feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis
- Route alignment and station location selection
- Environmental impact assessment and approvals
- Construction of tunnels: cut-and-cover, TBM, and NATM methods
- Elevated structures and viaduct design
- Station building design and construction
- Foundations, retaining walls, and structural safety considerations
- Types of track systems: ballasted and ballast-less tracks
- Track alignment, leveling, and gauge standards
- Rail fastening systems and sleepers selection
- Track maintenance and quality control
- Overview of signaling systems: conventional and advanced CBTC
- Train control, interlocking, and automation technologies
- Safety protocols and communication systems
- Integration of signaling with station operations
- Traction power systems and substation requirements
- Overhead catenary and third-rail systems
- Power distribution, backup, and energy efficiency
- Maintenance and monitoring of electrical systems
- Design and construction of metro stations
- Depot planning for train maintenance and storage
- Passenger amenities, accessibility, and safety measures
- Fire safety and emergency management in stations
- Construction scheduling, resource allocation, and workforce management
- Cost estimation, budgeting, and financial control
- Coordination between civil, electrical, signaling, and mechanical teams
- Risk management and problem-solving during project execution
- Safety standards for construction and operations
- Quality control of materials, structures, and systems
- Regulatory approvals and compliance with local and international norms
- Audits, inspections, and continuous monitoring
- Automation, driverless trains, and smart metro systems
- Sustainable and energy-efficient metro construction practices
- Integration with urban mobility and multi-modal transport
- Case studies of modern metro projects worldwide
Your Instructor
Skill Pathshala Team
Advanced Educator
Skill Pathshala is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, programming, photography, video, freelancing, and more. On Skill Pathshala, members come together to find inspiration and take the next step in their creative journey.
- Duration span 600 mins.
- Lectures0
- LanguageHindi
- Skill levelMedium
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