NG1S125 - Introduction to Railway Technologies 01 Sep 2023 - 30 Jul 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Railway Technologies | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | FCES Faculty | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | FCES Faculty | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Jerome Daly, Stuart Bunston, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | Final Year of Intake: | ||
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100159 - telecommunications engineering | 100190 - mechanical engineering | 100551 - geotechnical engineering |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 33 | 34 | 33 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 30 Jul 2026 |
Module Aims
To introduce the students to the railway infrastructure environment and in particular engineering as practised in the railway industry.
Content Summary
Overview of railway industry structure and history.
Basic principles of railway operation
Types of track, ballast, sleepers, fastenings.
Geotechnics, Drainage, Structures.
Introduction to material types (metals, concrete, masonry, plastics, composites)
Overview/introduction about Forging, Casting, Extrusion, Forming, Joining e.g. Welding, Riveting
Mechanics – simple analysis
Introduction to hydraulics and pneumatics
Principles, symbols, nomenclature, actuators, power sources.
Signalling principles and technologies. (S & T)
Electrical/Telecommunication
Electrical machines, Train power supply and contact systems.
Telecommunication, overview of modulation and transmission.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Tutorial | 18 |
| Demonstration | 6 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 23 |
| Independent Study | 60 |
| Directed Study | 42 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 3 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain the basic principles of the railway industry structure, its operation, and its history. |
| LO2 | Describe the purpose and operation of the various equipment and engineering functions within the industry and the ranges of their responsibilities. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 100 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |