Railway Management, Economics and Planning

The course is designed to teach:

  • The fundamental principles defining the railway as a system
  • Railway management, safety, risks and operations (passenger and freight)
  • Railway economics and planning. For example; timetabling, decision-making processes related to node (e.g. stations) location

On completing this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following key learning objectives:

  • The way the railway system operates
  • The basic concepts underpinning railway safety and operations
  • The planning process and management processes
  • Attendees will gain analytical and decision-making skills. These will help to understand contemporary railway operation and planning.

Please register your interest with us and we will confirm any capacity restrictions associated with the course.

Course Information

There is an additional cost to complete the assessment associated to this course. Please contact cpd.sage@ncl.ac.uk for more information.

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Learning Outcomes

On completing this module, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

  1. IKO1_The way the railway system operates;
  2. IKO2_The basic concepts underpinning railway safety and operations;
  3. IKO3_The planning process and management processes

For more information on this course, please contact llahub@newcastle.ac.uk or enquire here

Course Dates

Course Start Date:  Monday, March 10, 2025 9:00 AM

Course End Date :  Friday, March 14, 2025 5:00 PM

Enrolment Dates

Enrolment Start Date:  Thursday, October 31, 2024 8:00 AM

Enrolment End Date :  Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:00 PM

Course Location

Newcastle University

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Course Fees

Price per attendee is £1,590.00 (zero VAT)