This book details many of the different types of infrastructure that are present in a rail system. It is an overview, and presents a reasonable level of depth to the various engineering systems, such as track and signalling.
The book discusses at length rail tunnels, and their related infrastructure, which includes the tunnel itself, fire systems, water management, and ventilation. The configuration of different rail tunnels is also discussed, and the advantages and disadvantages of each is also discussed.
Many of the features of modern stations are shown and detailed in photos. The many different aspects of station design are discussed, so as passenger flows through the station. As with tunnels, there are different configurations for stations, which in some cases depend on the tunnel design, should the station be underground. Light rail station design is also discussed.
Loading and structure gauges are important in their own right, as well as the definitions of track gauge. Platform heights, which is related to station design, is also discussed. The basics of the structure of signalling are also detailed. An explanation is provided of some very simple signalling, and track sections are explained. Indications and aspects of signals are also explained. Finally, there is some discussion of infrastructure related to the network design of a rail system, such as stabling yards, and maintenance centres. Signal boxes and control centres are also discussed.
Tabla de materias
Chapter 1 Introduction. 1
Chapter 2 Describing a Rail System.. 2
Number of passengers per day. 2
Route Length. 3
Number of Stations. 5
Traffic Type. 5
Power Supply. 6
Gauge. 7
Number of Lines. 8
Chapter 3 Types of Passenger Rail Systems. 11
Light Rail Systems. 14
Heavy Rail 29
Other Rail Systems. 45
Chapter 4 Overview of Rail Infrastructure. 56
Track. 56
Signalling. 65
Electrical (Traction systems) 74
Tunnels. 80
Bridges. 86
Road and Pedestrian Level Crossings. 88
Control Systems. 91
Chapter 5 Stations. 96
Styles and Configurations of Stations. 97
Straight and Curved Platforms. 105
Terminal Stations. 108
Interchange Stations. 109
Components of a Station. 111
Access in and out of Stations. 121
Light Rail Stations. 123
Chapter 6 Other Infrastructure. 127
Passenger information systems. 127
Stabling. 129
Maintenance Centres. 131
Control Centres. 132
Signal Boxes. 133
Chapter 7 Freight Infrastructure. 137
Introduction. 137
Overview of Freight Systems. 137
Different Types of Freight 149
Freight Terminals. 156
Chapter 8 Structure/Loading Gauge, Geometry, Heights and Grades. 162
Loading and Structure Gauge. 162
Superelevation (Cant) 169
Platform Heights. 169
Grades. 172
Chapter 9 Signalling. 177
Introduction. 177
Automatic Block Signalling. 178
The Special Case of 2 Aspect Signalling. 184
4 or more aspect signalling headways. 187
Computer Assistance in Driving Trains, and ATP.. 188
Chapter 10 Stabling. 196
The Tidal Nature of Commuter Services. 202
Well designed stabling. 203
Different Configurations of Stabling. 204
Stabling of Freight 207
Chapter 11 Underground Tunnels & Stations. 209
Fire Protection and Safety for Underground Stations. 212
Infrastructure in an Underground Station. 215
Tunnels. 218
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