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History of Railway

Course Code:
15Y1DZ
Academic Degree:
bachelor
Study Programme:
Technology in Transportation and Telecommunications (B1041A040001)
semesterlanguagestudy field / specialization
4czech flagDOS Transportation Systems and Technology - B-DOS
4czech flagITS Intelligent Transport Systems - B-ITS
4czech flagLED Air Transport - B-LED
4czech flagLOG Logistics and Transport Processes Control - B-LOG
Form of Study:
full-time
Credits:
2
Number of Hours:
2 + 0 hours per week - in full-time study
Type of Course:
elective
Course Completion:
classified credit
Course Tutor:
 
roh  Lectures:
Ing. Martin Jacura, Ph.D.
Supervising Department:
Department of Languages and Humanities (16115)
Keywords:
Horse-drawn railway, steam railway, railway network development, check-in evolution, electric traction, railway substructure and superstructure, railway stations and junctions evolution.
Abstract:
Horse-drawn railways, steam railways, railway network development in the 2nd half of 19th century, regional railways epoch, railways of the "First Republic", electric traction, World War II railways, railway development in the 2nd half of 20th century, high-speed railway origins, railway lines closing, important long-distance train connections, railway lines construction, railway accidents, railway junctions. Excursions and projections.
Objectives:
The goal of the course is the introduction to railway network development in the Czech Republic. Historical context is necessary for understanding contemporary railways - their advantages and disadvantages.