The ARA encourages anyone interested in rollingstock to enrol in the new ARA Rollingstock Course beginning on Monday 1 July.
The five-week online ARA Rollingstock course offers a comprehensive overview of rollingstock in the rail industry, from understanding train design to exploring propulsion methods such as diesel, electric, battery/electric, and hydrogen.
Who should complete this course?
Whether you are new to the rail industry, have recently joined as a graduate, are immersed in rollingstock projects, or are an individual contemplating a career shift, this course presents an exceptional opportunity for professional development.
Key modules
- What is rollingstock
- Asset management systems
- Propulsion – what makes rollingstock move?
- Rollingstock and sustainability
- Rollingstock and the signalling system
- A day in the life: Passenger, Freight & Heavy Haul
- Global Case Study
- Assessment – Design and build your own train
Learning outcomes
- Deep dive into Australian and New Zealand railways and the types of trains that can run on different infrastructure, including track machines and maintenance vehicles
- Gain insights into rail networks around the country and the rollingstock that is typical to the various rail corridors
- Learners will be able to match rollingstock to the relevant rail ecosystem, including the signalling systems and typography of those ecosystems
- Understand some of the key differences between passenger, freight, and heavy haul trains, with a focus on train dynamics, wheel rail interfaces and propulsion systems
- Acquire knowledge on the key principles that underpin how trains are kept apart and what role safety plays in the management of trains
- Explore de-carbonisation journeys in the design, manufacture and operation of new rollingstock