Course Description: This course explores climate adaptation strategies to protect railway networks from extreme weather and environmental stressors.
Objectives:
- Assess climate risks to rail infrastructure.
- Implement adaptation techniques for extreme temperatures.
- Develop flood-resistant railway track designs.
- Utilize AI for climate impact forecasting in rail operations.
- Strengthen railway embankments against erosion.
- Improve drainage and water management in railway tracks.
- Design cooling systems for overheated railway networks.
- Integrate climate monitoring solutions into rail infrastructure.
- Examine case studies on climate resilience in railways.
- Create a future-proof railway climate adaptation strategy.
