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227-0523-00L 6 Credits MSC D-ITET , D-BAUG , D-MAVT
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Railway Systems I

Eisenbahn-Systemtechnik I

Lecturers & Examiners: Markus Meyer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:36

Abstract

Basic characteristis of railway vehicles and their interfaces with the railway infrastructure:- Transportation tasks and vehicle types- Running dynamics- Mechanical part of rail vehicles- Brakes- Traction chain and auxiliary supply- Railway power supply- Signalling systems- Standards- Availability and safety- Traffic control and maintenance

Objective

- Overview of the technical characteristics of railway systems - Know-how about the design and construction principles of rail vehicles - Interrelationship between different fields of engineering sciences (mechanics, electro and information technology, transport systems) - Understanding tasks and opportunities of engineers working in an environment which has strong economical and political boundaries - Insight into the activities of the railway vehicle industry and railway operators in Switzerland - Motivation of young engineers to start a career in the railway industry or with railway operators

Content

EST I (Herbstsemester) - Begriffen, Grundlagen, Merkmale 1 Einführung: 1.1 Geschichte und Struktur des Bahnsystems 1.2 Fahrdynamik 2 Vollbahnfahrzeuge: 2.3 Mechanik: Kasten, Drehgestelle, Lauftechnik, Adhäsion 2.2 Bremsen 2.3 Traktionsantriebssysteme 2.4 Hilfsbetriebe und Komfortanlagen 2.5 Steuerung und Regelung 3 Infrastruktur: 3.1 Fahrweg 3.2 Bahnstromversorgung 3.3 Sicherungsanlagen 4 Betrieb: 4.1 Interoperabilität, Normen und Zulassung 4.2 RAMS, LCC 4.3 Anwendungsbeispiele Voraussichtlich ein oder zwei Gastreferate Geplante Exkursionen: Betriebszentrale SBB, Zürich Flughafen Reparatur und Unterhalt, SBB Zürich Altstetten Fahrzeugfertigung, Stadler Bussnang

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Lecture Notes

Abgabe der Unterlagen (gegen eine Schutzgebühr) zu Beginn des Semesters. Rechtzeitig eingschriebene Teilnehmer können die Unterlagen auf Wunsch und gegen eine Zusatzgebühr auch in Farbe beziehen.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Eisenbahn-Systemtechnik I
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (LFW C 1)
4 h weekly

Offered In