Starting from the basic concepts the special requirements that must be considered for planning, for the design, construction, and operation of public transport (ÖPNV), will be discussed in more detail. On the content include the identification of the need for traffic, driving dynamics and operational bases and the determination of performance. Other significant aspects relating to network design and planning of station facilities. Besides the classic railway systems also alternative systems will be discussed. To establish a current to the practice, a part of this course will be held by external contributors. In addition, the learned theory is illustrated in the context of an excursion to projects in Vienna.

definitions, principles of engineering, system analysis, innovations in public transport, planning principles

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

The performance test is based on a written examination.

Um sowohl für die Vorlesung als auch für die Exkursion planen zu können, melden Sie sich bitte für diese LVA an!

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

Handbuch ÖPNV Schwerpunkt Österreich (2016), Wolfgang Rollinger, Norbert Ostermann
ISBN: 978-3-87154-550-4

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