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

Railway Systems I

Eisenbahn-Systemtechnik I

Lecturers & Examiners: Markus Meyer

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:25

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

Resources

Lecture Notes

Abgabe der Unterlagen (gegen eine Schutzgebühr) zu Beginn des Semesters (schwarz-weiss oder farbig; Preisunterschied).

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	No time listed	4 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses (The Core Courses in the Master’s program Mechanical Engineering listed below are indicative and include courses designed by the Department at the Master's level. With the approval of the tutor, students may also select Master's-level courses offered by other departments at ETH. These courses will be marked as non-regular in the LAG, but their categorization as Core Courses is possible if included in the approved LAG.)
Civil Engineering Master
- 1. Semester
  - Major Courses
    - Major in Transport Systems
Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2021)
  - Major Courses
    - Major in Transport Systems and Behaviour
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- 01 - Courses of specializations
  - Tracks (all): Electives (This is only a short selection. Other courses from the ETH course catalogue may be chosen in agreement with your tutor. As an alternative to the elective courses, students may do a second semester project or an internship in industry. Please consult your tutor.)