Practical Guide to Railway Engineering

The Practical Guide to Railway Engineering book offers in-depth coverage of railway fundamentals and was written by a group of over 50 railroad professionals, and contains a wealth of information comprised from over 1200 years of experience. This informative and useful reference is ideally suited for newcomers to the industry as well as established professionals.

• AREMA Manuals
• Railway Engineering by W.W. Hay
• Railway Curves and Earthwork by C. Frank Allen
• FRA, USDOT and other agency sources

Practical Guide to Railway Engineering - Table of Contents:

• Railway Development
• Railway Industry Overview
• Basic Track
• Right of Way and Roadway
• Drainage
• Railway Track Design
• Communications & Signals
• Railway Structures
• Railway Electrification
• Passenger, Transit & High Speed Rail
• Environmental Regulations & Permitting
• European Curve & Turnout Mechanics
• Case Studies
• Appendices
• Glossary