About RSCS

Signalling and Control Systems have developed significantly over the past decade with processor-based solutions now widespread in all aspects of modern mainline, heavy metro and light rail applications. Investment in railways is targeted to provide increased train service capacity in combination with higher levels of safety. Railway signal and control systems have a major part to play in these plans. However, the railway industry continues to change, both organisationally in its regulation and technically with projects such as the implementation of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) in Britain.

It is vital that engineers are able to understand the fundamental design and assurance requirements of modern safety signalling and control systems as well as the acceptance or regulatory regimes in place. In system applications, the role of the human must be analysed in the context of the railway service to be operated and appropriate levels of system integration provided. Engineers must also understand the need for maintenance and the life-cycle of the systems used on the railway.

This course addresses both the signalling and signalling control systems as well as their associated sub systems together with the major system and sub-system interfaces. System applications and integration are considered in the context of mainline and metro-type environments. The design and project engineering skills necessary are presented through to the integration lessons learnt in the areas of Electro-magnetic compatibility and Human Factors.

Key themes

Each day, the course will cover a key aspect of Railway Signalling and Control Systems, giving you a complete guide to this vital aspect of railway engineering:

• Signal & Control Systems in Context
• Fundamentals of Signal Systems
• Signal System Design & Build
• Systems Engineering
• Modern & Future System Needs

Key benefits

• Learn about the building blocks of signalling fundamentals, modern systems of today and plans for the future in a structured way
• Take part in a course specifically tailored to those who are new to train control engineering
• Hear from acknowledged experts – the course speakers are all leading professionals in their subjects
• The programme is fully updated each time the course is held to ensure that it reflects modern railway systems and the latest technologies and ideas
  

Who should attend?

The RSCS courses provide a detailed guide to signalling and control systems – more than merely an overview, it covers the principal aspects in depth. The course makes an ideal start for anyone moving into train control engineering, both graduate engineers who are new to the industry, and experienced engineers embarking on a new focus to their experience.

Course materials

Course attendees will receive the following documentation, which will provide a set of notes useful throughout your career:

• A written paper on each of the topics covered
• A copy of the presentation slides used in each talk
• A “jargon buster” – an easy-reference glossary of all the technical terms and acronyms used throughout the course