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149-0003-00L 4 Credits WBZ , NDS D-MAVT , D-BAUG

Design of Public Transport Systems

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Francesco Corman
Only for CAS/DAS in Transport Engineering and MAS in Future Transport Systems
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:08:27

Abstract

Teaches the basic principles of public transport network and topology design, geometrical design, dimensioning and construction as well as the maintenance of rail infrastructures.

Objective

In detail, fundamentals of railroad technology and interactions between track and vehicles, network development and infrastructure planning, planning of rail infrastructure, planning and design of railway stations, construction and dimensioning of tracks, approval and beginning service on complex infrastructure facilities, special issues of maintenance. Teaches students to recognize the interactions between the infrastructure design and the production processes.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
WBZ , NDS
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Design of Public Transport Systems
Blockkurs 15.02.22 - 16.02.22 und 04.04.22 - 06.04.22
  • 15.02 Date 08:45-16:30 (HIT F 31.1)
  • 16.02 Date 08:45-16:30 (HIT F 31.1)
  • 04.04. - 06.04 Date 08:45-16:30 (HIT F 12)
35 h semesterly

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