Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 33 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Introduction: Railway Projects in India & Global Context3
- Key Challenges in Railway Line Construction5
- 2.1Land acquisition, right of way, and statutory approvals
- 2.2Geological and hydrological risks, environment clearances
- 2.3Project phasing, cost/time overruns, inter-agency coordination
- 2.4Safety, compliance, and quality assurance in construction
- 2.5Key Terms: DPR, MoR, NHAI interface, CTE, OEMs, Construction Safety Management
- Alignment Finalization4
- 3.1Surveys: Topographic, LIDAR, drone mapping, geotechnical
- 3.2Design Parameters: Curve radius, gradient, super-elevation, speed profiles
- 3.3Approvals: CRS (Commissioner of Railway Safety), State & central clearances
- 3.4Interactive Activity: Analyze sample survey data and resolve a corridor alignment challenge
- Earthwork in Railway Construction4
- Bridges in Railways4
- Station Buildings and Passenger Infrastructure4
- Ballasted Track Systems5
- 7.1Key Components: Sleepers (PSC, wooden, steel), Ballast, Fastenings (Pandrol, elastic)
- 7.2Construction Methodology: Track laying, track geometry, tamping, packing, initial alignment
- 7.3Quality Checks: Ultrasonic testing, track recording cars, track modulus
- 7.4Maintenance: Packing cycles, turnout maintenance, de-stressing, rail welding
- 7.5Interactive Activity: Fault diagnosis in ballasted track from real inspection reports
- Ballastless Track Systems4
- 8.1Types: Slab track, embedded rail, pre-cast plinth.
- 8.2Advantages/Limitations: Lifecycle cost, vibration attenuation, speed potential, maintenance
- 8.3Advantages/Limitations: Lifecycle cost, vibration attenuation, speed potential, maintenance
- 8.4Case Study: Ballastless track adoption in Delhi Metro/HSR corridor
Advantages/Limitations: Lifecycle cost, vibration attenuation, speed potential, maintenance
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