About This Course

Overhead wiring structures (OWS) are the backbone of electrified rail systems, supporting contact wires and ensuring safe traction power delivery. Yet, these structures face decades of exposure to harsh environmental conditions, dynamic loads, and corrosion risks. Without robust design and preventive strategies, OWS assets deteriorate prematurely, leading to costly replacements, service disruptions, and safety hazards.

This course provides a comprehensive approach to structural design, corrosion mitigation, and life-extension strategies for OWS in 25 kV AC systems. Participants will learn how to apply RISSB and AS standards to ensure compliance and durability, select appropriate coatings and galvanisation methods, and implement inspection protocols that prevent failures before they occur.

Key benefits include:

·        Compliance assurance: Align with RISSB and AS structural and corrosion protection requirements.

·        Risk reduction: Prevent mast collapse and wire geometry loss caused by structural fatigue or corrosion.

·        Cost optimisation: Extend asset life through targeted refurbishment and preventive maintenance.

·        Operational reliability: Maintain stable OCS geometry and tension under dynamic loads.

Through real-world examples and decision frameworks, learners will gain practical skills to design and maintain OWS assets for long-term performance. Whether you are delivering a new electrification project or managing existing infrastructure, this course equips you with the knowledge to tackle corrosion and structural reliability challenges head-on.