Enrol now in the Australasian Railway Association’s Rollingstock Course, designed ‘by industry, for industry’. Set your own pace with this online program that offers rare insights into the rail industry.
The ARA Introduction to Rollingstock Course is of value to anyone involved with or interacting with rollingstock projects. Whatever your touchpoint with rollingstock, the ARA Introduction to Rollingstock Course will be of immense benefit.
It provides deep insights into the highly technical decisions faced by designers and manufacturers, procurement, an understanding of the trains that service the differing sectors of the rail industry and train design. The course also explores the various propulsion methods and the materials chosen for the manufacture, with an eye on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions as we progress towards a net zero future.
Course Modules
1. What is Rollingstock?
2. Asset management systems
3. Propulsion – what makes rollingstock move?
4. Rollingstock and the signalling system
5. A day in the life of rollingstock
6. The global future of rollingstock
7. Design your own train
Learning outcomes
-Deep dive into Australian and New Zealand railways and the types of trains that can run on various infrastructure. This includes track machines and maintenance vehicles
-Gain insights into rail networks around the country and the rollingstock that is typical to the various rail corridors
-Learners will be able to match rollingstock to the relevant rail ecosystem, including the signalling systems and typography of those ecosystems
-Understand some of the key differences between passenger, freight, and heavy haul trains, with a focus on train dynamics, wheel rail interfaces and propulsion systems
-Acquire knowledge on the key principles that underpin how trains are kept apart and what role safety plays in the management of trains
-Explore decarbonisation journeys in the design, manufacture and operation of new rollingstock.
What have past participants told us?
“A great course to get a better understanding of the types of rolling stock used and the choices that go into the design of those.”
“It was an incredibly informative and interactive experience”
It is an engaging and informative course. Well structured and easy to navigate.”
“I am highly satisfied with the course and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in deepening their understanding of rollingstock.”
Monday 4 November – Friday 6 December