Bachelor's Degree : Rail Traffic Signal and Control

Beijing Jiaotong University

Teaching Language English
Tuition Fees ¥ 33800
Duration 4 years
Starting From Autumn 1/9
Entry Requirements Senior High School
Application Deadline 25-Jul
Application Fee ¥ 600
Application Service Fee ¥ 0
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Course Overview

Rail transportation of passengers and freight requires specialized facilities, operating practices, and control systems to safely and efficiently move trains from origin to destination.Concepts of temporal and spatial separation of trains to ensure safe and efficient use of equipment and infrastructure are introduced. Principal topics include train movement authority, track circuits and other train position monitoring systems, train control systems including: radio-based, wayside signals, cab signaling, positive train control (PTC), and special problems with interlocking design, operation, and control. Line capacity analysis is introduced along with the economics of traffic control systems

This course covers railroad traffic control and signaling systems. The course begins with review of train resistance, power, speed and acceleration calculation and then covers stringline diagrams, train scheduling and train stopping distance calculation.

Professional training for rail traffic controllers includes theoretical and practical training.

Theoretical training includes:

  • knowledge of provisions in the rules on signalling,
  • knowledge of provisions in the rules on transport, and
  • conduct during serious accidents or incidents.

Practical training includes:

  • training on health and safety at work relating to the risk assessment;
  • training on fire safety and learning about operative regulations in the safe management system;
  • working under supervision, where the candidate under the supervision of an instructor is trained to do all tasks which they will perform as a rail traffic controller independently and becomes familiar with the train announcement point and all devices and equipment installed, and
  • taking the practical examination before the commission appointed by the employer.

♦1- One Photocopy of the Data Page of your Passport.


♦2- Official Transcripts.


♦3- Certification of the Senior high school.


♦4- Language Proficiency Certificate (if have any Language Certificate).


♦5- One Photocopy of Physical Examination.


♦6- Study/Research Plan (Not Less than 800 Words).


♦7- Two Recommendation Letters from Professors.


♦8- Certificate of Non-Criminal Record.


♦9- Financial Certification (5000USD or Above).


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