The Technical University of Munich Asia (TUM Asia) commenced operations in Singapore in 2002 as a branch campus subsidiary of the Technische Universität München (TUM) which is ranked as the #1 University in Germany. To foster a closer partnership between education and manufacturing industries and to help meet the rising demand for Railway professionals in the ever-expanding Singapore rail network, TUM Asia decided to launch the Graduate Diploma in Railway Engineering.
This Diploma aims to equip participants with relevant knowledge in the focus areas of Railway Trackworks and Railway Planning and Operations under the guidance of TUM faculty and industry experts from Germany. The multi-faceted engineering disciplines will develop professionals in the dynamically growing market of railway engineering.
Modules are taught by experts from TUM and industry experts. They fly in from Germany to Singapore on an exclusive teaching basis.
Quality instructional time in small classes are emphasised using a Block Teaching system (For example, classes can be taught across 5 full days per module)
Our lecturers work closely with the industry and make use of real life examples in their lessons. They make sure that you are able to make an impact in the industry.
Participants will be able to apply what they learnt into their companies. They can seek their lecturers for advice.
A variety of modules are offered, providing industry-relevant knowledge and skills in rolling stock, rail transport and planning, trackwork, train control and signalling systems. Modules in design and operating modern transport systems, including integrated inter-modal management systems are also available.
Participants will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Railway Engineering upon successful completion of all 6 core modules. An elective focusing on “Rail Traffic Planning and Optimization” can be taken in addition to the 6 Core modules. This module will be reflected as an additional module in the Transcript and Diploma Certificate.
The 6 core modules and 1 elective are listed below:
(To view the module content for each module, please click on the module title.)
Course Objectives
This module provides the requirements and procedures for ballastless track system design for high-speed and conventional mainline rail infrastructure, the special features of Metro and light rail systems, the train track interactions, the track lay-out and alignment for urban rail systems, the track cross section design including trackside equipment, the sources, propagation and effects of noise and vibrations, the measures to control and to counteract noise and vibration, the design of special floating slab tracks, the environmental impacts, the design of green tracks, the design and construction of tram-tracks, the embedded track systems. Metro and light rail, noise and vibration, floating slab track, embedded track, tram tracks, open tracks.
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This module will give an introduction to public transport planning. The module will start with a discussion about the advantages / disadvantages and the functional characteristics of transit modes and their capacity. The geometry and types of transit lines and transit networks are the following topics. How to organize transfers and increase the transit speed to improve the passenger convenience and the efficiency of the public transport network are also topics discussed in this module. The introduction to public transport scheduling is the last topic in this module. The objective of this module is to provide in-depth knowledge about the planning and organizing of public transport networks.
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This module introduces the general requirements and procedures for rail infrastructure planning based on the running behaviour and the performance of rail vehicles. The module is discussing the specific wheel-rail interface, the effective forces guiding the wheel sets (equivalent conicity), the determination and evaluation of track quality, the requirements for designing track alignment and layout, the tools to determine cant and cant deficiency, the procedures to design transition elements, the tilting train technology, the operational demands and respective track arrangements for passenger, freight and operational stations. Requirements to ensure passenger comfort and safety are introduced. Train-track interaction, track quality, safety, passenger comfort and wear, station layout, cross-section design.
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This module covers the wheel-rail interaction, running behaviour in curves and straight track, propulsion systems diesel, electricity AC and DC, energy efficiency including regenerative braking, running gear and vehicle construction, including primary and secondary suspension devices, wheelsets, bogie frames and body shells relevant norms and design rules, tendering procedure and homologation process, safety issues as collision safety derailment safety, fire safety, environmental aspects as external and internal noise, particle emission, space consumption, reliability, availability, maintainability, diagnosis systems and their environment and benefit. Wheel-rail interaction, bogie frames/suspension, EMU and DMM, risk analysis and safety, environmental issues.
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This module provides an understanding of the forces acting between vehicle and track, the load distribution within the track superstructure into the substructure (Earthworks or civil structure) as well as the environmental impacts on the track performance, the respective general requirements for the design and the construction of rail infrastructure. In addition, this module will cover the rail track engineering required for the track design, the construction, the maintenance and the renewal of tracks for a variety of rail infrastructures (conventional and high speed). Conceptual design and structural performance of conventional and ballastless track systems will be discussed too. Track loading (static and dynamic impacts), track maintenance, environmental impacts, track stability.
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This module introduces to the students to train control and signalling systems. The benefits and challenges of techniques used will be analysed. Turnout, signals, and all track based equipment, facilities, electronic interlocking and train control systems will be covered too. Risk analysis and assessment of electronic systems and management of train scheduling and transport risk will be discussed.
Course Objectives
The module provides an introduction to rail traffic planning and management. It introduces key processes and techniques for infrastructure optimization, capacity planning, robust timetabling, as well delay management and disruption handling. In the course students will learn about the interdependency between infrastructure, supply planning, timetabling, and traffic management and how it affects the performance of rail systems. Concepts to improve the stability and punctuality of rail traffic will be discussed and control strategies for optimizing both metro and major rail systems are presented. The objective of the course is to familiarize students with key problems in planning and organizing rail traffic, and to gain hands-on experience in applying state-of-the-art methods and solution approaches for railway timetabling, capacity planning, and traffic management.
A Bachelor’s degree (or higher), preferably in any of the following areas (but not limited to): Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and General Engineering; OR
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered based on:
(i) Evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience; OR
(ii) Supporting evidence of competency readiness
Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview.
TUM Asia reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
For admissions and course-related questions, please email the Office of Executive Development (exd@tum-asia.edu.sg).
Participants will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Railway Engineering upon successful completion of both of the following Post-Diploma Certificates:
Post Diploma Certificate 1: Railway Trackworks
Post Diploma Certificate 2: Railway Planning and Operations
