Course Description: This course explores the planning, design, and execution of high-speed rail (HSR) networks, focusing on infrastructure, route selection, and integration with existing transportation systems.
Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of high-speed rail infrastructure planning.
- Design high-speed rail corridors for maximum efficiency.
- Optimize HSR station locations for passenger accessibility.
- Integrate HSR with urban and regional transit systems.
- Assess environmental impact and sustainability in HSR projects.
- Evaluate best practices from leading HSR networks globally.
- Implement advanced track technologies for HSR operations.
- Utilize digital twin simulations in HSR network planning.
- Develop cost-effective HSR expansion strategies.
- Create a comprehensive HSR development roadmap.
