TRSS 302 - Introduction to Rail Transportation Systems

3 credits
This course introduces the students to rail transportation and railroad engineering, including high-speed and conventional passenger rail, freight rail, commuter rail, heavy rail transit, and light rail transit. It also addresses railroad operations, management, economics, and the role of railways in modern society. It is designed to provide a broad understanding of the different railroad departments and their roles, including infrastructure (track, bridges, signals, and communications), rolling stock (locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, transit vehicles), and railroad operations

Offered (SPRING)