Practical Railway Engineering

This textbook is aimed at those who need to acquire a broad brush appreciation of all the various engineering functions that are involved in planning, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining a railway system. An indication is given of the differences in these different disciplines between heavy rail, rapid transit and light rail operations. This book is well illustrated with numerous examples taken from worldwide experience, both recent and earlier, showing how railways have evolved through this learning process. In addition, it indicates the likely trends for the future and the areas where more research and development is necessary. Separate chapters are dedicated to the different parts of the railway infrastructure including stations, track, earthworks and bridges together with chapters on signaling, rolling stock and other mechanical equipment. Cover......Page 1 PRACTICAL RAILWAY ENGINEERING......Page 4 ISBN 9781860940125......Page 5 Foreword......Page 8 Preface......Page 10 Acknowledgements......Page 12 Contents......Page 14 List of Illustrations......Page 21 CHAPTER 1 Introduction......Page 24 CHAPTER 2 Station Layout......Page 32 CHAPTER 3 Rolling Stock......Page 54 CHAPTER 4 Depots and Workshops......Page 76 CHAPTER 5 Track......Page 86 CHAPTER 6 Earthworks, Drainage and Fencing......Page 114 CHAPTER 7 Bridges and Structures......Page 128 CHAPTER 8 Tunnels and Tunnelling......Page 148 CHAPTER 9 Electrification......Page 158 CHAPTER 10 Signalling and Train Control......Page 170 CHAPTER 11 Systems and Communications......Page 186 CHAPTER 12 Lifts, Escalators and Pumps......Page 198 CHAPTER 13 Ventilation and Draught Relief......Page 212 CHAPTER 14 Future Trends......Page 220 CHAPTER 15 Conclusion......Page 226 Subject Index......Page 228 Aimed at those who need to acquire a broad view of all the various engineering functions that are involved in planning, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining a railway system. Separate chapters focus on different parts of the railway infrastructure. In medieval times people mostly travelled by foot or horseback and any form of transportation was mainly for moving goods.