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.

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

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