Urban Rail Development Essentials
Learn urban rail development essentials, from initial planning to daily operations. Master sustainable transit system design and management.
Learn urban rail development essentials, from initial planning to daily operations. Master sustainable transit system design and management.
This comprehensive course explores the critical aspects of urban rail development, from initial planning to long-term operations. Based on The World Bank's Urban Rail Development Handbook, it guides participants through system planning, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance. The course emphasizes sustainable mobility solutions, teaching how to evaluate transit options, manage projects effectively, and ensure economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Participants learn to develop institutional frameworks, handle complex design challenges, and implement resilient operational strategies. Perfect for urban planners, transport professionals, and decision-makers seeking expertise in large-scale transit projects.
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What you'll learn
Assess the suitability of urban rail transit for specific corridors
Develop effective institutional structures for urban rail project governance
Manage external consultants and project risks efficiently
Evaluate economic, social, and environmental sustainability factors
Optimize urban rail system design and implementation
Implement appropriate procurement and financing strategies
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There are 7 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive overview of urban rail development, covering essential aspects from initial planning to long-term operations. It follows The World Bank's Urban Rail Development Handbook, offering practical insights into system planning, design, procurement, financing, construction, and maintenance. The curriculum emphasizes sustainable mobility solutions and teaches participants how to evaluate transit options, manage projects effectively, and ensure economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Special attention is given to institutional frameworks, complex design challenges, and resilient operational strategies.
Introduction
Module 1
Deciding Whether to Develop Urban Rail
Module 2
Governance and Project Management
Module 3
Addressing Critical Impacts of Urban Rail Development
Module 4
Design and Optimization
Module 5
Procurement and Financing
Module 6
Financial and Operational Sustainability and Resilience
Module 7
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