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Railway engineering

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  • Course type

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  • Course duration

    412 Min

  • Course start date & time

    Access anytime

  • Language

    English

Why enroll

This course is highly valuable for civil engineering students and young professionals aiming to build a career in railway, metro, and transportation infrastructure projects. It develops a strong understanding of track design, construction practices, and maintenance strategies, which are essential for roles in Indian Railways, metro corporations, rail consultancies, and infrastructure firms. The course also strengthens fundamentals useful for competitive exams and technical interviews.

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The course is readily available, allowing learners to start and complete it at their own pace.

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railway engineering

12 Lectures

412 min

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    Introduction

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    Preview

    32 min

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    Permanent Way

    29 min

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    Gauges

    42 min

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    Wagons, Coning of Wheels

    35 min

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    Wheels and Axles, Locomotives, Wagons

    32 min

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    Rail Sections

    36 min

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    Rail Length, Tests & Failures

    35 min

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    Sleepers – Density & Spacing

    29 min

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    Sleepers – Types & Uses

    40 min

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    Ballast Cushion

    35 min

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    Traction and Resistances

    36 min

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    Resistances

    31 min

Course details

The Railway Engineering course provides in-depth knowledge of the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of railway infrastructure systems. It focuses on track geometry, permanent way components, station layouts, and modern railway technologies. The course helps learners understand how railway systems are designed to handle heavy loads, high speeds, and safety requirements in both conventional and metro rail networks.

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Course suitable for

  • Rail & Transport
  • Civil & Structural
  • Health, Safety & Environmental

Key topics covered

  1. Overview of railway systems and types

  2. Railway gauges, alignment, and gradients

  3. Components of permanent way

  4. Rails: types, defects, and welding

  5. Sleepers: materials, spacing, and functions

  6. Ballast: properties, functions, and maintenance

  7. Track construction methods and laying techniques

  8. Track maintenance, defects, and renewal

  9. Points, crossings, and turnouts

  10. Railway stations, yards, and terminals

  11. Basics of signaling, interlocking, and safety

  12. Introduction to metro and high-speed rail systems

Why people choose EveryEng

Industry-aligned courses, expert training, hands-on learning, recognized certifications, and job opportunities—all in a flexible and supportive environment.

Engineering Academy

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Learn Without Limits: Free Engineering Courses

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