Railway Infrastructure
Maintenance Management
10 – 14 March 2025
Sandton Centre, Johannesburg South Africa
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R19, 999.00 Per Delegate
Course Introduction
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the essential aspects of railway infrastructure maintenance. It focuses on the best practices, techniques, and tools used in the inspection, monitoring, and upkeep of railway tracks, bridges, and other related structures. The course will also cover the latest technological innovations and maintenance management strategies aimed at ensuring the safety, reliability, and longevity of railway systems.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the principles and importance of railway infrastructure maintenance.
- Identify and apply different maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, corrective).
- Utilize modern inspection and monitoring tools and technologies in railway maintenance.
- Develop maintenance schedules and plans for rail infrastructure.
- Apply safety standards and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Understand failure modes of railway tracks, bridges, and structures and how to mitigate them.
- Analyze case studies and apply lessons learned to improve maintenance programs.
- Manage railway maintenance projects and budgets efficiently.
Who Should Attend?
- Railway engineers and technicians
- Maintenance supervisors and managers
- Infrastructure asset managers
- Civil and structural engineers in the rail industry
- Railway operations and logistics managers
- Health, safety, and environment (HSE) officers in railway sectors
- Government officials and regulators involved in railway infrastructure
Course Modules
Introduction to Railway Infrastructure Maintenance
- Overview of railway systems and infrastructure
- Role of maintenance in railway safety and operations
Types of Railway Maintenance
- Preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance
- Emergency maintenance techniques
Railway Track Maintenance
- Track geometry and alignment
- Rail wear, defects, and fatigue management
- Ballast and subgrade maintenance
Bridges and Structures Maintenance
- Inspection techniques for railway bridges
- Structural repairs and strengthening
Track Inspection and Monitoring Tools
- Use of drones, ultrasonic testing, and other modern inspection methods
- Track condition monitoring systems (TCMS)
Technology in Railway Maintenance
- Condition-based maintenance using IoT and sensors
- Use of data analytics for predictive maintenance
Safety and Regulatory Standards
- Safety protocols in railway maintenance
- National and international regulatory compliance
Maintenance Scheduling and Planning
- Long-term and short-term maintenance planning
- Resource allocation and budgeting for maintenance
Case Studies and Best Practices
- Global case studies on effective railway maintenance
- Lessons learned and implementation in local contexts
Project Management in Railway Maintenance
- Managing large-scale maintenance projects
- Risk management in railway maintenance projects
End of the workshop
IN HOUSE AND ONLINE TRAINING
While both In-House and Online training can present with cost-effectiveness and time-efficacy, there are some very specific differences between in-house courses and those based online.
The demand for additional courses by individuals or groups of people is increasing. Still, it depends entirely on the preferences of a person what type of training he or she wants to receive. Online courses and in-house training carry some similarities but they are considered to exhibit some very pivotal differences too. Despite that, both types of learning can be really beneficial for attendees.
For Registration and other Training arrangements,
contact us on the detail below.
SOUTH AFRICA : +27 11 057 6001
TANZANIA Cell: +255 769 688 544
WhatsApp +27 79 574 0389
info@bmktraining.co.za / www.bmktraining.com
