Course Description: This course focuses on the planning, engineering, and operational optimization of high-capacity freight rail networks. Participants will learn how to enhance freight efficiency, integrate smart technologies, and develop sustainable logistics strategies for railway freight transport.
Objectives:
- Understand the role of freight rail in global supply chains.
- Analyze high-capacity rail freight infrastructure requirements.
- Implement AI-driven cargo routing and logistics optimization.
- Explore automated and electric freight train innovations.
- Develop intermodal connectivity between rail, ports, and highways.
- Optimize rail yard operations using digital tracking technologies.
- Assess energy-efficient freight locomotives and hybrid systems.
- Reduce freight transit times through capacity planning strategies.
- Develop a sustainable freight rail logistics framework.
- Design a high-efficiency, future-ready freight rail network.
