REIS 2011

Engineering challenges

The past decade has seen a revolution in technology, with the introduction of computer control systems, state of the art traction drives, modern heavy metros, and the widespread implementation of inner city light rail systems. In addition, environmental and sustainability concerns have boosted the credentials of an electrified system.

These railways bring a plethora of engineering challenges, including:

•  AC and DC electrification
•  The integration of overhead electrification
•  Train control
•  SCADA
•  Auxiliary and plant equipment
•  The provision of electrical plant
•  Train information
•  Ticketing
•  Passenger communication systems
  

It is therefore increasingly vital that engineers are able to understand the need for maintenance of the infrastructure and the life cycle of the electrification systems used on the railway.

Themes and activities

REIS 2011 will follow the following daily themes:

•  Requirements and constraints of the railway infrastructure
•  Electrification infrastructure
•  Signalling, electrical plant, communications and traction systems
•  System integration and asset management

The course will also provide the opportunity to undertake:

•  A case study on London Underground's power system
•  An examination of electric railway systems in common use
•  In depth sessions on EMC and electrical systems integration
•  Information pertaining to sustainability

See also 

• Programme