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Railway Infrastructure
Electrification

THE Essential Guide to Managing a Rail Electrification Project

Premium quality
handpicked
expert instructors
& well regarded
course materials

If you are involved with a rail electrification project, dont

miss this comprehensive 2 day course. An industry expert
will teach you what you need to know about planning,
designing, constructing & maintaining electrified railways,
along with his expert advice & insights

Roys overhead experience

and knowledge is fantastic.
Also, his practical examples
of his experience were great,
particularly where he explained
novel and clever solutions

Expert Course Director

Roy Hudson
Roy is renowned for his experience in rail, 35+ years with 32 of
them specialising in electrification; from feasibility through to design,
construction, testing & commissioning projects

Electrical Engineer, Department of

Planning, Transport & Infrastructure

Key Learning Objectives

Understand the history of, and the business case for electrification over diesel

Filled with practical

project examples
Learn about the business
case & technical details
of rail electrification to help
you work more proficiently
on a rail electrification project

Examine the planning requirements of electrification including technical, political,

operational, topographical, environmental and safety
Review the constraints of an electrified railway including cost, time, budget, route gauge,
track access, required training, power availability, existing infrastructure and maintenance
Study electrification system design considerations, including:
> Gain a working knowledge of standards, train requirements, materials, voltage systems
> Understand climatic/wind conditions, aesthetics, conductor systems, traction distribution
> Appreciate earthing and bonding, traction return systems and communications
> Recognise network effects, testing, commissioning, interdependent infrastructure
> Analyse the requirements of constructing and maintaining electric railways

2014 2-Day Course Dates

Adelaide
1718 March
Melbourne 23 September
Perth
1718 September

> Examine case studies of various electrification projects, at various stages of the lifecycle

Onsite & Customised

For onsite, tailored versions of this course
please contact 02 9080 4077

your one partner solution for training & development | www.iired.com.au/railelectrification2014

About the Course

About the Expert Course Director

Roy Hudson
Roy has over 35 years of experience in the
railway industry, 32 of those in the speciality
of electrification, incorporating feasibility, design
and development through to planning, estimating,
procurement, construction, testing, commissioning
and handover. Roy also assesses and trains
design engineers.

Electrification has many advantages over alternative forms of traction, but

it requires significant capital expenditure for installation. This course will
examine the business case for electrification over diesel traction, and the
differences between various AC/DC systems.
It is important to understand the significance of electrification in terms of
an overall rail project, its role, influence and the changes that are/have to
be made to ensure its a worthwhile investment.
Requirements, constraints and considerations of an electrified railway
from a project management perspective will be discussed. The planning,
designing, constructing, operating and maintaining factors will be
systematically discussed.
Case studies will be looked at throughout the course to help participants
apply theory to practice drawing from Roys vast international experience
working on numerous electrification projects.
The course will spend time on electrification system design considerations
such as environmental/aesthetic factors, system choice (AC/DC/
overhead, 3rd rail), train requirements, materials, voltage systems, traction
distribution, earthing, bonding, network effects, testing and commissioning.
It will also look at operational factors, such as train frequency, required
performance, emergency/safety procedures and constructing and
maintaining electric railways the requirements and constraints.

Who Will Benefit

He has experience with managing major projects involving: periodic

maintenance, new works, upgrades, plant and equipment procurement.
He also has experience with design, asset condition assessment, surveys
and construction of electrification projects and multidisciplinary railway
projects including heavy and light rail, AC/DC overhead systems, DC 3rd
rail systems and 11/33kV AC transmission lines.
Roy originally came to Australia as an electrification consultant engineer
in 1987 bringing with him 7 years of experience of railway electrification
design and construction. Then, over a 12 year period he worked on
numerous electrification design, construction, asset assessment and
development projects in NSW (1500V and 750V DC), Queensland (25kV
AC) and Western Australia (25kV AC).
Upon returning to the UK in 1999 Roy was seconded into the UK Railway
Authoritys Major Projects Group delivering both AC and DC overhead
electrification design and construct projects in England and Scotland.
At the same time he was an electrification construction manager and
technical head for his parent company.
Roy returned to Australia in 2006 to join the NSW Railway Authoritys
Renewals Group delivering Major Periodical Maintenance (MPM) projects
and plant renewal programs. Then in 2008 joined a major electrification
construction company where he is currently the professional head of
overhead wiring systems.

Course Level: Fundamentals

This course will benefit managers, planners, investors, engineers,
technicians, construction staff or graduates from both inside and outside
the railway industry that are, or maybe involved in current and/or future
railway electrification projects.
There will be some technical elements referred to in the course
specifically in the system design section; however they will be explained in
context. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions to improve their
understanding.

Rail Series Skills Matrix

Engineering
& Design

Infrastructure

Operations &
Maintenance

HSE

Market, Economics,
Trade & Commercial

Professional
Development

Contract Administration
Fundamentals
Contract Law Fundamentals
for Non-Lawyers

Commercial Awareness
& Business Acumen
From Technical Professional
to Manager & Leader
Written Communication
& Report Preparation
English & Communication
Skills for ESL Professionals

Fundamental/Introductory

Rail Industry Fundamentals

Rail Earthing Fundamentals
Safety Management Systems
for Rail Operators & Maintainers
Human Factors & Error
Management in Rail

Railway Infrastructure Electrification

Rail Signalling & Control Fundamentals

Rail Economics

Rail Engineering & Design Safety Management

Rail Track Design Fundamentals
Bulk Materials Handling Fundamentals

Intermediate

Rail Signalling Systems: Design, Principles & Practice

Preventing Major Asset Failures
in Mining & Bulk Handling
Bulk Materials Handling Problem Solving
Transfer Chute Design Engineering

Maintenance Planning
Mastery

Incident Investigation
Masterclass

Contract Risk Management

Negotiation & Persuasion

in Business
Improving Team Dynamics
& Performance
Commercial Negotiation
Masterclass

Transfer Chute Design Problem Solving

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2-Day Course Outline

Constraints of an electrified railway

So you want an electrified railway?

Introduction
Course overview
Introduction of instructor and participants
Identification of specific outcomes/
learning/expectations of participants
Can we tailor it to suit?
Core course elements of planning,
designing, constructing, operating and
maintaining an electrified railway

History of railway electrification

Choice after steam diesel or electric?
Electric vs diesel power
The introduction and development
of electrification
Different systems in different parts
of the world
AC and DC systems the differences
What we have in Australia State vs State
Development of high speed railways
Australia next?

Requirements of an electrified railway

Planning
Political/economical drivers?
Available power supply?
Available route?
Required usage?
Type and frequency of trains?

Planning
Statutory regulations
Available power supply
Investment
Client goals and objectives
Type of rolling stock
Cost, time, budget factors
Required date in service
Route gauge will it fit through existing
tunnels and bridges?
Existing infrastructure can we utilise
what weve got?
Track access can we work within
the current possession regime?
Project management of electrification
Available plant and resource
Standards
Required training
Future requirements Is this the start
of something bigger?

Designing
Choice of system AC or DC? Overhead
or 3rd Rail?
Interface with existing infrastructure
Choice of support structures steel
or concrete?
Source of materials
Standards

Designing
Characteristics of rail electrification
Topography
Aesthetics

Constructing
Available budget
Access
Plant
Available resource

Operating
Electrification why?
Advantages and disadvantages of
electrification over diesel traction
Environmentally friendly?
Other factors affecting suitability

Maintaining
Advantages and disadvantages of
electrification over diesel traction
Other factors affecting suitability

A Value Add

Constructing
Track access
Available plant and resource
Training
Required competencies and authorisation

Operating
What is the significance of electrification
in terms of an overall rail project
Converting from diesel to electrification

Considerations for an
electrification project
Planning
Time and budget
Power supply study
Tender procedure
Interface with other upgrade projects
Interface and impact on track and signals

Designing
Choice of system eg catenary, 3rd rail
Standards
Train requirements
Voltage systems
Signalling and communications
Appropriate wind loads
Climatic conditions
Conductor systems
Traction power distribution requirements
Earthing and bonding
Traction return systems
Network effects
Interface with other projects
and infrastructure
Interface with existing and future
infrastructure
Testing and commissioning
Case examples

Constructing
Possession planning
Non possession works
Plant and resource
Training
Notifications
Public awareness

Operating
Train frequency
Right of way track layouts, substations,
signalling and communications
Required train performance
Safety standards and procedures
Emergency procedures

Maintaining

Maintaining

Standards and procedures

Available resources
Training
Plant and tools

Standards and documentation

Periodical maintenance schedule

Now you have decided to electrify,

what next?

Case studies
Various case studies will intertwined
with the course to help participants apply
theory to practice

For those who have a professional status and require Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to retain your
status, you can use this course to fulfil the educational requirements. Contact your association to learn how.

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Railway Infrastructure Electrification

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Railway Infrastructure
Electrification

THE Essential Guide to Managing a Rail Electrification Project

Premium quality
handpicked
expert instructors
& well regarded
course materials

If you are involved with a rail electrification project, dont

miss this comprehensive 2 day course. An industry expert
will teach you what you need to know about planning,
designing, constructing & maintaining electrified railways,
along with his expert advice & insights

Roys overhead experience

and knowledge is fantastic.
Also, his practical examples
of his experience were great,
particularly where he explained
novel and clever solutions

Expert Course Director

Roy Hudson
Roy is renowned for his experience in rail, 35+ years with 32 of
them specialising in electrification; from feasibility through to design,
construction, testing & commissioning projects

Electrical Engineer, Department of

Planning, Transport & Infrastructure

Understand the history of, and the business case for electrification over diesel

Filled with practical

project examples
Learn about the business
case & technical details
of rail electrification to help
you work more proficiently
on a rail electrification project

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Examine the planning requirements of electrification including technical, political,

operational, topographical, environmental and safety
Review the constraints of an electrified railway including cost, time, budget, route gauge,
track access, required training, power availability, existing infrastructure and maintenance
Study electrification system design considerations, including:
> Gain a working knowledge of standards, train requirements, materials, voltage systems
> Understand climatic/wind conditions, aesthetics, conductor systems, traction distribution
> Appreciate earthing and bonding, traction return systems and communications
> Recognise network effects, testing, commissioning, interdependent infrastructure
> Analyse the requirements of constructing and maintaining electric railways

2014 2-Day Course Dates

Adelaide
Melbourne
Perth

1718 March
23 September
1718 September

> Examine case studies of various electrification projects, at various stages of the lifecycle

ONSITE & CUSTOMISED

For onsite, tailored versions of this course
please contact 02 9080 4077

your one partner solution for training & development | www.iired.com.au/railelectrification14

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Key Learning Objectives