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CVL361
Introduction to Railway Engineering
Credits 3
Structure 3-0-0
Pre-requisites CVL261
Overlaps

CVL361 : Introduction to Railway Engineering

History: Indian railways, international perspective; Railway track gauge: factors affecting gauge choice, multi gauge; New project planning and surveys; Alignment of railway track; Structure of railway track: rails, sleepers, ballast, subgrade, track fittings; Structural design of railway track: stresses, creep; Geometric design of rail track: gradients, curves, superelevation; Locomotives and rolling stock: resistance and tractive power; Points and crossings; Railway stations and yards; Traffic control; Signalling and interlocking; Public rail transportation in metros.