Blended Intensive Programmes

International railway technology and operations + calculate CO2- footprint: practical skills for climate change

In this course, participants gained knowledge about the historical background and the state of the art in the field of international railways. They broadened their perspectives on international railway system operations, understood the complexity of interdependent subsystems within the railway system, and developed an awareness of how to integrate this knowledge into practical applications. The course was also dedicated to exploring current international research activities in the field.

Moreover, participants learnt how to calculate a carbon footprint using a simple example from their own living environment and applied this knowledge to use cases in their private lives or companies.

Course Contents

  • Railways in Austria: Introduction to railway operations in Austria, including practical exercises
  • Railways in Germany: Introduction to railway operations in Germany, including practical exercises
  • Railway transport logistics in Lithuania: Operation principles of Lithuanian railway stations, signalisation principles, the Lithuanian railway system, and an introduction to Rail Baltica
  • History of rail transport and railway projects in Estonia: Including comparisons of traffic management systems (e.g. Austria vs Estonia)
  • CO₂ Footprint: Methodological approach, calculation principles, and specific applications
  • Excursion: Visit to a railway company

Side Events

Participants also enjoyed a variety of engaging side events, including a social programme, a campus tour, and a city tour.

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