• Understands the principles and processes involved in track renewal.
• Acquire knowledge of the technical requirements and standards for track installation.
• Develop skills in assessing track conditions and identifying potential risks.
• Learn effective techniques for safe and accurate track installation.
• Gain insights into the role and responsibilities of track engineers in renewal projects.

Day 1 – Introduction to Track Renewal

• Overview of track renewal processes.
• Track components and their functions.
• Track geometry and alignment.
• Track inspection and testing methods.
• Exercise : Identify track components and their functions in a provided diagram.

Day 2 – Track Renewal Planning and Presentation

• Track Renewal planning and design.
• Site Preparation and Mobilization.
• Equipment and materials selection.
• Environmental Consideration.
• Exercise: Develop a basic track renewal plan for a given section if track.

Day 3 – Track Removal and Installation

• Track removal techniques.
• Track Installation procedures.
• Ballast placement and compaction.
• Track alignment and leveling.
• Exercise: Demonstrate the correct procedure for removing and installing section of track.

Day 4 – Track Testing and Inspection

• Track geometry testing.
• Track Inspection methods.
• Defect identification and correction.
• Quality control measures.
• Exercise: Conduct a basic track inspection and identify potential defect defects .

Day 5  – Track Renewal Project Management

• Project Management principles.
• Safety management in track renewal.
• Cost control and budgeting
• Environmental compliance
• Exercise: Develop a project management plan for a hypothetical track renewal project.

Track Engineers

Track Maintenance Personnel

Railway Inspectors

Civil Engineers working in the railway sector

Project managers involved in track renewal projects