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Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety

Upcoming Dates
  • May 6-7, 2024 (D242)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,195
Reducing train-vehicle collisions and pedestrian deaths from train accidents is a goal every railroad and road authority should try to reach. In this course, you will learn the basic principles of highway-rail crossing safety and how to apply them to new and existing projects to avoid accidents.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA00344

Municipal Engineering Fundamentals for Non-Engineers

Upcoming Dates
  • May 10-29, 2024 (D273)
    Live Online
    $995
In this course, you will learn about key municipal engineering systems and about the concepts and methods used to design, operate, and maintain the following systems, specifically related to streets, water supply, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems. You will also get the answers to some essential questions you must ask yourself and your team prior to designing any municipal system.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Public Works and Municipal
RA00356

Fundamentals of Railroad Bridge Inspection

Upcoming Dates
  • May 13-15, 2024 (D241)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
Learn the fundamentals of railroad bridge inspection and its necessities to ensure railroad workers and passengers are safe. If you’re already working as an inspector, or you’re aspiring to become one, this course will help you learn and apply the latest best practices and techniques. You’ll also learn how to write reports and ensure your activities are compliant with FRA 214 and FRA 237.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA01502

Fleet Management Effective Practices for Public and Private Fleets

Upcoming Dates
  • May 14-21, 2024 (D344)
    Live Online
    $995
Learn to how measure fleet shop performance and implement and sustain best practices to continue to improve performance. You’ll also learn about systematic approaches to shop floor management, vehicle and equipment procurement, budgeting and planning. Participate in group case study exercises based on real-world fleets.
Customizable
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Public Works and Municipal
RA01064

Fundamentals of Railway Train Control and Signaling

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 1-2, 2024 (D397)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
Learn the fundamentals of today’s railway train control and signaling systems, such as Positive Train Control (PTC), along with the latest best practices and technologies. While you should already have a good understanding of PTC, you will learn more about why Positive Train Control is required, the base operating principles of Positive Train Control, and how to implement it. By knowing how train control and signaling systems are designed and operated, you will be able to increase railway capacity, reliability, and safety.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA00549

Fundamentals of Traction Power Systems and Overhead Contact Systems

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 22-24, 2024 (D377)
    Madison, WI or Live Online
    $1,295
This course will introduce many of the fundamentals that are the foundation of rail traction power and overhead contact systems. If you work in this area or need to understand the concepts related to electrically powered rail systems, this is the course for you. NOTE: This course can be attended face-to-face in Madison, WI or live online via Zoom web conference.
Customizable
Discipline: Electrical
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering
RA01357

Emergency Railroad Bridge Inspections

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    $395
Emergency railroad bridge incidents happen without warning, often far from the railroad bridge inspector's home base and at unusual hours. This course makes it possible for a broad range of highly capable employees to act as competent observers, so they can relay critical information to an offsite railroad bridge expert. Frontline MOW employees, managers, consultants, and individuals involved with railroad infrastructure and security can all benefit from this short online course that introduces you to the technical, procedural, and safety aspects of emergency railroad bridge inspection.
Discipline: Civil and Environmental
Topic: Transportation Infrastructure, Railroad Engineering, Streets, Highways and Bridges
RA01658
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