Content of this course is the practical representation of railway construction and maintenance of the railway with a special focus on the specialty of urban transport (metro, tram). Besides the basics and definitions of railway construction and maintenance of the railway is a closer look at the requirements and the components of the superstructure. The measures of conservation and maintenance are also a focus of this lecture To represent a current practice to make reference to, can be part of this course is held by external speakers. In addition, the learned theory is illustrated in the context of an excursion to the railway construction sites in Vienna.

definitions, properties and construction of track systems, basics of railway construction and maintenance of railway

For organizational reasons you will be asked to sign up for these LVA in TISS!

The performance test is based on a written examination.

The documents for the lecture (handouts of presentations or a script) are downloadable in TISS in the lecture week.

For the lecture no previous experience is required. The completion of the course railways is recommended.