800+ hours | Blended Program | in Campus Immersion
Postgraduate Diploma in Railway Signaling and Communications Management
In collaboration with MSRUAS Bangalore
We have designed this course for rail professionals to develop world class management competency, to plan and build secure railways of future.
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Batch
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Learning Format
Blended
Live Classes
11 Months
Starts
27th AUGUST 2024 | Weekend Program
MSRUAS Bangalore
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Key Highlights
01. 800+ hours of live online training
02. 10+ Industry Projects & Case Studies
03. Weekend Classes to suit working professionals
04. Complimentary Rail Industry orientation course worth INR 25,000/-
05. 100+ Live sessions across 11 months
06.Campus Immersion at MSRUAS Bangalore
07.Learn from Rail Industry Practitioners
08. One-on-One with Industry Mentors & Placement Assistance
09. Industry projects and internships for hands on learning
Are You Interested In the Program?
Connect with an advisor for a 1:1 Session.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals with a bachelor’s degree( B.E, Btech) and a keen interest to learn Rail technologies.
- Engineering professionals looking for a industry specialisation in railways.
- Rail Professionals aiming to move ahead in their career around management roles.
- Project Managers looking for transition in rail industry.
- Candidates seeking admission to PG Certificate/PG Diploma program shall be full time graduates from only engineering and M.Sc in relevant branch as authenticated by the respective university documents(s).
Why Railway Signaling Engineers are in huge demand around the world
There will be a huge demand for rail professionals who understand and appreciate rail signaling as an integral part of rail operations; Application areas where rail signaling professionals will be needed
Train Fundamentals & Operations
Systems Engineering
Interlocking Engineering
Application Engineering and Railway Modernisation
RAMS & Functional Safety for Railways & Metro
Software Development Lifecycle Management
Project Management
Reliability Engineering
Verification and Validation
Signaling Design
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ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
MS Ramiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore
M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) is top private University in Bangalore, Karnataka was founded in December 2013, under the Karnataka University Act.
The creation of RUAS brought together several well-established educational institutions of the Ramaiah Group, reorienting them to a changing present and an unpredictable future.
Over the years, RUAS has created a name for itself as a university that is centered around academia, industry, and society; one that works tirelessly to mould the thinkers of tomorrow.
Today, RUAS is proud to offer more than 90+ programs across 13 faculties.
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Curriculum
Download BrochureStatistics for System Engineering & Reliability Assessment
- Reliability engineering probability and statistics
- How to use Excel for reliability calculations
- Continuous distributions like normal, lognormal, exponential, and Weibull
- Discrete distributions like binomial, poisson, geometric and hypergeometric
- Reliability block diagrams (series, parallel, and k of n configurations)
- Process capability analysis (Cp, Pp, Cpk and Ppk)
- Building and interpreting control charts
- Definitions for common reliability terms
- Modality, skew and kurtosis
- Confidence intervals
Train Fundamentals & Operations
- Transportation Systems Transportation
- Policy Covering Marketing and Commercial Policies
- Transportation Technology and Management Principles
- Human Resource Management in Transportation
- Contractor Management
- Planning, Financial Management & Investment Policies
- Costing and Pricing of Transport Services
- Logistics And Supply Chain Management
- Rail Industry Overview
- Rail Operations Management
- Rail Operations Safety
- Passenger and Freight Rail
- Systems of Railway Working
- Legal and Technical Aspects of Railway Functioning
- High Speed Rails for Two Hours
- Metro Rail and Communication Based Train Control Concepts for Mass Transit For Two Hours
- Train Control and Management System
Critical Thinking & Writing/OR Models & Linear Programming
- Introduction to Linear Programming.
- Linear Programming Formulations GLPK (AMPL), Matlab, CVX and Microsft Excel.
- The Simplex Algorithm (basics).
- Handling unbounded problems
- Degeneracy
- Geometry of Simplex
- Initializing Simplex.
- Cycling and the Use of Bland’s rule.
- Duality: dual variables and dual linear program.
- Strong duality theorem.
- Complementary Slackness.
- KKT conditions for Linear Programs.
- Understanding the dual problem: shadow costs.
- Advanced LP formulations: norm optimization.
- Least squares, and quadratic programming.
- Integer Linear Programming.
- Integer vs. Real-valued variables.
- NP-completeness: basic introduction.
- Reductions from Combinatorial Problems (SAT, TSP and Vertex Cover).
- Approximation Algorithms: Introduction.
- Branch and Bound Method
Telecommunications and Software Programming
- Rail Radio Communications: GSM-R Engineering Overview, ERTMS / ETCS for Radio Engineering, FRMCS Engineering
- Telecoms Foundation: Introduction to Telecoms, 2G to 5G Mobile Technologies, 5G Engineering Overview, GSM Air Interface
- Radio Engineering: Introduction to Radio, Radio Principles, Microwave Link Planning
- Programming in C and C#
Systems Engineering
- Signaling systems,
- Types of signals, Meaning of Signal Aspects, Location and Nomenclature of Signals, various definitions
- Various Overlaps and Rules for Setting of Overlaps
- Isolation, Means of Isolation and Rules of Isolation
- Class of Stations and Level Crossing Gates
- Block Signaling System
Principles and Interlocking Engineering
- Study of Engineering scale plan
- Preparation and practice of Signalling Interlocking Plan & Numbering
- Discussion of Principles of Interlocking
- Concept of Table of Control
- Practice & Preparation of TOC
- Route Holding and need of Route Holding
Application Engineering and Railway Modernisation
- Relay concepts
- Types of relays used in Railways
- Concepts of drawing circuits
- Track detecting devices (Track circuits, Axle counters)
- Marking of track circuits for a signalling yard
- Bonding plan for track circuits in RE and Non-RE area
- Various locking for points and signals
- Route holding and connected circuits
- Table of control
- Power supply engineering
- Modernization
Design thinking/Engineering Visualisation/AUTOCAD/MicroStation
- Introduction to Human-centered Design (HCD)
- HCD and Innovation
- Context, Environment and Users
- Identifying User Needs
- Ideation and Immersion
- Storytelling and Visualization
- Iterative Design and Sustainability
- MVP and NPD
- Agile Design and Data-driven Innovation
- Integrating Design, Technology and Business
- Innovation Project Lifecycle and Innovation Management Tools
- Innovation Strategies and Taking Ideas to Market
- Designing for Change
RAMS & Functional Safety for Railways & Metro
- Introduction to System Assurance for Railways & Metro
- Introduction to RAMS Parameters
- System Reliability Modelling
- FMEA + Case Study
- FTA
- RAMS Analysis
- Design for Reliability- Case Study
- Hazard Analysis
- Risk Analysis, Metrics, RAC & SIL
- Safety Management System
- Brief on RAMS Standards, Brief on V&V
- Safety Assurance & Safety Case
- Reliability Demonstration
- Case Studies
Telecommunications for Railways
- Train operation and train traffic control.
- Various communication systems for train operation
- Various emergency communication systems for train operation
- Various means of communication with station staff, train traffic controller and tran drivers.
- Telecommunication system using different modes of transmission
- Various cables used for telecommunication systems of Indian Railways
- Telecommunication in Railway Electrified areas.
- Types of cables used in railway electrified areas, and various equipment used in railway electrified areas
- Digital technology in Railways. Use of quad cable. And OFC. More information on OFC, and various equipment.
- Communication to level crossing gates and remote locations.
- Networking of railway network with intranet.
- Public Reservation System (PRS) and Public address system
- Various train display systems used on Indian Railways
- Satellite communication on Indian Railways.
- Radio communication on Indian Railways.
- VHF and mobile communication adopted on Indian Railways
- Laying of quad cables and joining of quad cable.
- Various practices and equipment used on Railway Electrified Areas.
- Various joints, emergency telephones in Railway Electrified Areas.
- Train Traffic Control- Headquarters and wayside equipment
Project Management
- Project Management Overview
- Planning and Project Plan
- Scheduling and Master Schedule
- Physical Progress and Performance Reporting
- Cost Planning and Control
- Resource Planning and Management
- Contract Administration
- Operational Readiness Management
- Safety, Hazard and Risk Assessment
- Next Generation project management (Agile)
- Case Studies
- Software Development Processes and Methodologies
- Agile Software Development
- Lean Software Development
- Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software
Curriculum
Download BrochureStatistics for System Engineering & Reliability Assessment
- Reliability engineering probability and statistics
- How to use Excel for reliability calculations
- Continuous distributions like normal, lognormal, exponential, and Weibull
- Discrete distributions like binomial, poisson, geometric and hypergeometric
- Reliability block diagrams (series, parallel, and k of n configurations)
- Process capability analysis (Cp, Pp, Cpk and Ppk)
- Building and interpreting control charts
- Definitions for common reliability terms
- Modality, skew and kurtosis
- Confidence intervals
Train Fundamentals & Operations
- Transportation Systems Transportation
- Policy Covering Marketing and Commercial Policies
- Transportation Technology and Management Principles
- Human Resource Management in Transportation
- Contractor Management
- Planning, Financial Management & Investment Policies
- Costing and Pricing of Transport Services
- Logistics And Supply Chain Management
- Rail Industry Overview
- Rail Operations Management
- Rail Operations Safety
- Passenger and Freight Rail
- Systems of Railway Working
- Legal and Technical Aspects of Railway Functioning
- High Speed Rails for Two Hours
- Metro Rail and Communication Based Train Control Concepts for Mass Transit For Two Hours
- Train Control and Management System
Critical Thinking & Writing/OR Models & Linear Programming
- Introduction to Linear Programming.
- Linear Programming Formulations GLPK (AMPL), Matlab, CVX and Microsft Excel.
- The Simplex Algorithm (basics).
- Handling unbounded problems
- Degeneracy
- Geometry of Simplex
- Initializing Simplex.
- Cycling and the Use of Bland’s rule.
- Duality: dual variables and dual linear program.
- Strong duality theorem.
- Complementary Slackness.
- KKT conditions for Linear Programs.
- Understanding the dual problem: shadow costs.
- Advanced LP formulations: norm optimization.
- Least squares, and quadratic programming.
- Integer Linear Programming.
- Integer vs. Real-valued variables.
- NP-completeness: basic introduction.
- Reductions from Combinatorial Problems (SAT, TSP and Vertex Cover).
- Approximation Algorithms: Introduction.
- Branch and Bound Method
Telecommunications and Software Programming
- Rail Radio Communications: GSM-R Engineering Overview, ERTMS / ETCS for Radio Engineering, FRMCS Engineering
- Telecoms Foundation: Introduction to Telecoms, 2G to 5G Mobile Technologies, 5G Engineering Overview, GSM Air Interface
- Radio Engineering: Introduction to Radio, Radio Principles, Microwave Link Planning
- Programming in C and C#
Systems Engineering
- Signaling systems,
- Types of signals, Meaning of Signal Aspects, Location and Nomenclature of Signals, various definitions
- Various Overlaps and Rules for Setting of Overlaps
- Isolation, Means of Isolation and Rules of Isolation
- Class of Stations and Level Crossing Gates
- Block Signaling System
Principles and Interlocking Engineering
- Study of Engineering scale plan
- Preparation and practice of Signalling Interlocking Plan & Numbering
- Discussion of Principles of Interlocking
- Concept of Table of Control
- Practice & Preparation of TOC
- Route Holding and need of Route Holding
Application Engineering and Railway Modernisation
- Relay concepts
- Types of relays used in Railways
- Concepts of drawing circuits
- Track detecting devices (Track circuits, Axle counters)
- Marking of track circuits for a signalling yard
- Bonding plan for track circuits in RE and Non-RE area
- Various locking for points and signals
- Route holding and connected circuits
- Table of control
- Power supply engineering
- Modernization
Design thinking/Engineering Visualisation/AUTOCAD/MicroStation
- Introduction to Human-centered Design (HCD)
- HCD and Innovation
- Context, Environment and Users
- Identifying User Needs
- Ideation and Immersion
- Storytelling and Visualization
- Iterative Design and Sustainability
- MVP and NPD
- Agile Design and Data-driven Innovation
- Integrating Design, Technology and Business
- Innovation Project Lifecycle and Innovation Management Tools
- Innovation Strategies and Taking Ideas to Market
- Designing for Change
RAMS & Functional Safety for Railways & Metro
- Introduction to System Assurance for Railways & Metro
- Introduction to RAMS Parameters
- System Reliability Modelling
- FMEA + Case Study
- FTA
- RAMS Analysis
- Design for Reliability- Case Study
- Hazard Analysis
- Risk Analysis, Metrics, RAC & SIL
- Safety Management System
- Brief on RAMS Standards, Brief on V&V
- Safety Assurance & Safety Case
- Reliability Demonstration
- Case Studies
Telecommunications for Railways
- Train operation and train traffic control.
- Various communication systems for train operation
- Various emergency communication systems for train operation
- Various means of communication with station staff, train traffic controller and tran drivers.
- Telecommunication system using different modes of transmission
- Various cables used for telecommunication systems of Indian Railways
- Telecommunication in Railway Electrified areas.
- Types of cables used in railway electrified areas, and various equipment used in railway electrified areas
- Digital technology in Railways. Use of quad cable. And OFC. More information on OFC, and various equipment.
- Communication to level crossing gates and remote locations.
- Networking of railway network with intranet.
- Public Reservation System (PRS) and Public address system
- Various train display systems used on Indian Railways
- Satellite communication on Indian Railways.
- Radio communication on Indian Railways.
- VHF and mobile communication adopted on Indian Railways
- Laying of quad cables and joining of quad cable.
- Various practices and equipment used on Railway Electrified Areas.
- Various joints, emergency telephones in Railway Electrified Areas.
- Train Traffic Control- Headquarters and wayside equipment
Project Management
- Project Management Overview
- Planning and Project Plan
- Scheduling and Master Schedule
- Physical Progress and Performance Reporting
- Cost Planning and Control
- Resource Planning and Management
- Contract Administration
- Operational Readiness Management
- Safety, Hazard and Risk Assessment
- Next Generation project management (Agile)
- Case Studies
- Software Development Processes and Methodologies
- Agile Software Development
- Lean Software Development
- Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software
Curriculum
Programs Highlights
01. 800+ hours of live online training
02. 10+ Industry Projects & Case Studies
03. Weekend Classes to suit working professionals
04. Complimentary Rail Industry orientation course worth INR 25,000/-
05. 100+ Live sessions across 11 months
06. Campus Immersion at MSRUAS, Bangalore
07. Learn from MSRUAS Faculty & Rail Industry Practitioners
08. One-on-One with Industry Mentors & Placement Assistance
Are You Interested In the Program?
Connect with an advisor for a 1:1 Session.
Hear from Our Learners
Arindam Banerjee
Engineer at Hitachi Rail STS
It was a beautiful and an amazing journey with Railway Academy during the 100 Hours online certificate training in Railway Signalling for Railways and Metro. Our trainer has been supportive and really helpful. This training helped many of us to refresh our knowledge and skills on Signalling Concepts, Principles of Interlocking, Electrical & Relay Interlocking systems, Table of Control,out door design,SIP and ESP preparation, Electronic Interlocking, Modern Signalling, etc. Railway Academy has made a big impact. Thanks to all involved.
Prahlad Ghosh
Project Officer | WEBFIL LTD.
It gives me immense pleasure that I have completed "100 Hours Online Training in Railway Signaling for Railways" from Railwayacademy and finally achieved the certification. The Training course was very well-structured, informative and explanation with lots of Daily Use-Cases examples. It has certainly enhanced my Skillset & Knowledge about Advanced Signaling Concepts, Principles of Interlocking, Electrical & Relay Interlocking systems, Point Operations & Table of Control. I would certainly try to implement the learnings in our current project & in the future project opportunities. I would personally to thank the entire team of Railwayacademy and Special Thanks & Regards to Narayan Parvatikar Sir for the trainings and the individual attention towards every student. Thank You Railwayacademy.
Kirankumar Lingegowda
Lead Engineer, QuEST, GmBH
It was a beautiful and an amazing journey with Railway Academy during the 100 Hours online certificate training on Railway Signalling for Railways and Metro. Our trainer has been supportive and really helpful. This training helped me to enhance my knowledge and skills on Signalling Concepts, Principles of Interlocking, Electrical & Relay Interlocking systems, Point Operations & Table of Control, Electronic Interlocking, Modern Signalling, etc. Railway Academy has made a big impact.
Shahid Inamdar
Senior Executive – Design & Drawing, Vijaywargi Infra Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
It's a great experience with Railway Academy. The 100 Hours online certificate training in Railway Signaling for Railways and Metro helped us enhance our knowledge and skills on various aspects on Signaling. It also helped us learn about Principles of Interlocking, Electrical & Relay Interlocking systems, Point Operations & Table of Control, Electronic Interlocking, Modern Signaling, etc. This will definitely help me in my career.
Subhuti Vyas
Signalling Engineer and design works, DB Engineering & Consulting
It gives me immense pleasure that I have completed 100 hours of online training in Railwayacademy and finally achieve the certification. The training course was very well structured, informative and explanation. It has certainly enhance my skills and knowledge about Signaling Concepts, Principles of Interlocking, Modern Signaling, and Relay interlocking, point operational, table of control. I would certainly try to implement learnings in our current project and in future project opportunities. I would personally thank the entire team, special thank you regards to Narayan Parvatikar Sir for training and individual attention toward every student. Thank you so much.
Sanoj Kumar
MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (HITACHI RAIL STS)
I have completed 50hrs online Railway Signalling Design course . Mentors of Railway Academy are very good and helpful. Through this online training course I improved my knowledge and skills in Signalling concepts, Interlocking principles,SIP & ESP preparation, Table of Control. Railway Academy is very helpful for me. Thanks Railway Academy.
Priyanshu Jain
Railway signalling, Electronic Interlocking, Site Engineer, Hitachi Rail STS
Thank you so much Railway academy for gave the good and valuable time to us to Increased the knowledge and skills of railway signalling. You've made a big impact!
DINESH KUMAR THANGAMARIAPPAN
MIRSE | Solutions Engineering Manager | Frauscher Sensor Technology
Learning never exhausts the mind”. During the first half of this year, I had great opportunity to interact, collaborate and learn. Functional Safety for Railways and Metro from Railwayacademy. Thank you for all the support and encouragement.
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Employability & Career Growth Courses
- Get certified by international bodies to differentiate yourself
- Learn relevant and in demand courses & topics
- Learn from industry Experts with 20+ years of experience
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Unbiased Guidance & Lifelong Support
- Get certified by international bodies to differentiate yourself
- Learn relevant and in demand courses & topics
- Learn from industry Experts with 20+ years of experience
3
Career & Job Assistance
- Get certified by international bodies to differentiate yourself
- Learn relevant and in demand courses & topics
- Learn from industry Experts with 20+ years of experience
Railway Academy Advantages
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Employability &
Career Growth Courses
- Get certified by international bodies to differentiate yourself
- Learn relevant and in demand courses & topics
- Learn from Industry Experts with 20+ years of experience
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Employability &
Career Growth Courses
- Get certified by international bodies to differentiate yourself
- Learn relevant and in demand courses & topics
- Learn from Industry Experts with 20+ years of experience
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Employability &
Career Growth Courses
- Get certified by international bodies to differentiate yourself
- Learn relevant and in demand courses & topics
- Learn from Industry Experts with 20+ years of experience
Railway Academy Advantages
- Get certified by international bodies to differentiate yourself
- Learn relevant and in demand courses & topics
- Learn from Industry Experts with 20+ years of experience
- Get certified by international bodies to differentiate yourself
- Learn relevant and in demand courses & topics
- Learn from Industry Experts with 20+ years of experience
- Get certified by international bodies to differentiate yourself
- Learn relevant and in demand courses & topics
- Learn from Industry Experts with 20+ years of experience
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1st INR 50,000 + GST* / $600 Payment Deadline – Immediately
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