CEE 408

CEE 408 - Railroad Transportation Engrg

Spring 2027

TitleRubricSectionCRNTypeHoursTimesDaysLocationInstructor
Railroad Transportation EngrgCEE408ONC79076ONL3 -    
Railroad Transportation EngrgCEE408ONL79075ONL3 -    
Railroad Transportation EngrgCEE408RT379074LCD31500 - 1620 M W    

Official Description

Principles and analysis of railroad transportation efficiency, economics, energy, and engineering; effect on production and markets. Railroad infrastructure; locomotive and rolling stock design, function, and operation. Computation of train speed, power, and acceleration requirements; railway traffic control and signaling. Quantitative analytical tools for rail-transportation decision-making and optimization. Field trip to observe railroad infrastructure, equipment and operations. Course Information: 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: CEE 310.