Course Details in 2021/22 Session

Module Title	LM Railway Strategy, Safety and Control Systems
School	School of Engineering
Department	Civil Engineering
Module Code	04 34740
Module Lead	Hongsin Kim
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	This module provides the strategic background, understanding and tools the railway system and the associated planning functions. It allows students to develop a solid under-standing of the constraints and opportunities applicable to railway systems, including the politics of ownership, funding sources, strategic safety management, regulation signalling and operations and some of the railway and professional functions that support them. The module also covers the governmental, financial, and societal contexts that influence railway safety, operations and planning. The module is delivered through case studies, interactive lectures, and team activities to develop the knowhow and knowledge required to operate railways of all types. The teaching is supported by a wide variety of senior guest lecturers from the railway sector.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Analyse critically and robustly options for strategic and tactical approaches to safety improvement Undertake the development of a business case for a significant investment in different parts of railway systems (eg New route, track layout, signalling system etc) Assess railway feasibility based on demand for services and the necessary operations arrangements, taking into account environmental, economic, and societal factors. Develop strategies for managing critical aspects of railway operations, such as performance, people, safety and security, maintenance processes and regulatory pressures. Critically assess and evaluate resource plan for a basic multi-route railway network and use appropriate modelling tools to demonstrate feasibility.
Assessment	34740-07 : Module Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1-hour exam (25%) 5-minute video (25%) 3,000-word formal paper (50%) Re-complete failed component(s)
Other
Reading List