CBTC Course in Automatic Subways
About our
The CBTC in Automated Metros course focuses on Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) technology, essential for the efficient and safe operation of automated metro systems. The course covers the CBTC system architecture, including railway signaling, data communications, and motion control. The program delves into the implementation of CBTC, train detection, and functional safety, preparing participants to optimize the performance, capacity, and reliability of urban transport systems. The program includes the study of CBTC-specific communication protocols, simulation and modeling tools, and the operation of on-board and trackside devices. case studies and practical examples of operational CBTC systems are analyzed, preparing professionals for roles such as traffic control engineers, signaling specialists, and maintenance technicians in the mass transit industry.
CBTC Course in Automatic Subways
- Format: Online
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
399 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. CBTC Mastery: Operation, Maintenance and Optimization in Automated Metro Systems
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**CBTC Architecture and Fundamentals:**
- Understand the general architecture of CBTC (Communication-Based Train Control) systems.
- Identify the key components: beacons, trains, control center.
- Explain the principles of communication and data transmission.
- Evaluate the different levels of automation (GoA – Grade of Automation).
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**CBTC Systems Operation:**
- User interface management and monitoring in the control center.
- Real-time train traffic control and monitoring.
- Schedule management and route scheduling.
- Identification of and response to emergencies and failures.
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**Preventive Maintenance and Corrective:**
Diagnosis of CBTC system component failures.
Predictive and preventive maintenance procedures.
Repair and replacement of equipment: beacons, sensors, radio frequency.
Testing and verification of system functionality after interventions.
System Performance Optimization:**
Analysis of performance data and key metrics (availability, punctuality).
Identification of bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
Optimization of train scheduling to maximize capacity.
Implementation of strategies to reduce energy consumption.
Security and Cybersecurity in CBTC:**
- Functional safety principles in railway systems.
- Risk assessment and security analysis.
- Protection measures against cyberattacks and unauthorized access.
- Implementation of security protocols in communications and data.
**Integration with Other Systems:**
- Interoperability with existing signaling systems.
- Integration with station and platform management systems.
- Connection with passenger information systems.
- Communication protocols and standards (e.g., IEC 61375).
**Legislation and Regulations:**
- Knowledge of the regulations and standards applicable to CBTC systems.
- International and national standards (e.g., EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129).
- Certification and approval of CBTC systems.
- Compliance with safety and quality requirements.
2. CBTC Analysis: Design, Implementation and Management in Automated Subways
## What Will You Learn in the CBTC Analysis Course?
Below is a detailed overview of the content you will acquire during the course:
1. **CBTC Fundamentals:**
* Understand the architecture and key components of CBTC (Communication-Based Train Control).
* Analyze the operating principles and technologies used in automated train signaling and control systems.
* Identify the international standards and regulations related to CBTC.
2. **CBTC System Design:**
* Study the design of CBTC infrastructure, including beacons, antennas, and communication systems.
* Evaluate design considerations for system safety, reliability, and availability.
* Learn to model and simulate CBTC performance using specialized tools.
3. **CBTC Implementation:**
* Analyze the steps involved in implementing a CBTC system in an automated metro environment.
* * Understand the integration of CBTC with existing systems, such as train control and track infrastructure.
* Examine the challenges and best practices for system commissioning and testing.
4. **CBTC Management:**
* Study CBTC system operations and maintenance.
* Learn to monitor and manage system performance, including fault detection and resolution.
* Analyze security and cybersecurity aspects of CBTC management.
* Understand system performance optimization and continuous improvement.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Excellence in CBTC: Signaling, Diagnostics and Control Engineering in Automatic Subways
4. **Excellence in CBTC: Signaling, Diagnostics, and Control Engineering in Automatic Metros**
What will you learn?
- Fundamentals of Communication-Based Control (CBTC) systems applied to automated metros.
- Architecture and key components of CBTC systems: beacons, train detectors, communication systems, control centers.
- Principles of railway signaling and its integration with CBTC.
- Design and analysis of safety in CBTC systems, including SIL (Safety Integrity Level) and applicable standards.
- Real-time diagnostic and monitoring techniques for CBTC systems.
- Tools and methodologies for performance evaluation and network optimization.
- The CBTC system lifecycle: design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance.
- Project management for the implementation and upgrading of CBTC systems.
- Fault analysis and troubleshooting in CBTC systems.
Future trends in CBTC technology: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and cybersecurity.
5. CBTC Optimization: Simulation, Analysis and Performance Improvement in Automated Subways
5. CBTC Optimization: Simulation, Analysis, and Performance Improvement in Automated Metros
Understand the fundamentals of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and its importance in automated metros.
Explore the architecture and key components of a CBTC system, including on-board equipment (OBE) and ground equipment (GSE).
Learn the principles of CBTC system simulation, including train, track, and signal modeling.
Use simulation tools to evaluate CBTC performance, such as line capacity, cycle time, and punctuality.
Identify and analyze factors that affect CBTC performance, such as braking distance, speed, and network capacity.
Apply optimization techniques to improve CBTC performance, including traffic management and signaling optimization.
Analyze CBTC performance data to identify areas for improvement and make adjustments to the system.
Study the regulations and standards relevant to CBTC systems, including safety and interoperability standards.
Learn how to perform CBTC system testing and validation to ensure its proper functioning and safety.
Explore the latest trends and technologies in the CBTC field, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
6. CBTC Modeling and Simulation: Key Component Analysis and Performance Optimization in Automatic Subways
6. **CBTC Modeling and Simulation: Key Component Analysis and Performance Optimization in Automated Metros**
* Understand the architecture and operation of the CBTC (Communications-Based Train Control) system.
* Identify the critical CBTC components and their roles in the operation of an automated metro.
* Analyze the modeling and simulation of CBTC trains and systems using specialized software.
* Evaluate CBTC performance in terms of safety, capacity, and efficiency.
* Optimize CBTC design and configuration to improve the performance of an automated metro.
* Study fault detection and safety management in CBTC systems.
* Explore simulation techniques to evaluate different operational and emergency scenarios.
* Analyze the impact of infrastructure (tracks, stations) on CBTC operation.
* Understand the relevant standards and regulations for CBTC systems.
* Apply the acquired knowledge in practical case studies and simulated projects.
Who this program is for:
CBTC Course in Automatic Subways
- Control and automation engineering professionals interested in CBTC systems.
- Railway and mass transit systems engineers with a focus on automation.
- Technicians and maintenance personnel for CBTC systems in automated subways.
- Subway operators involved in the management and operation of CBTC systems.
- Consultants and advisors specializing in train signaling and control systems.
**Recommended Requirements:** Basic knowledge of electronics, programming, and communication networks; Familiarity with train control systems.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 CBTC Operating Principles: Fundamentals and Key Concepts
1.2 CBTC System Components: Essential Hardware and Software
1.3 CBTC Preventive Maintenance: Routines and Scheduling
1.4 CBTC Corrective Maintenance: Troubleshooting and Repair
1.5 CBTC Diagnostic Tools: Specialized Software and Equipment
1.6 CBTC Fault Management: Procedures and Protocols
1.7 CBTC Performance Optimization: Adjustments and Calibration
1.8 CBTC Operation and Maintenance Safety: Regulations and Practices
1.9 CBTC Documentation: Manuals, Records, and Reports
1.10 Case Study: Analysis of an Operating CBTC System
2.2 CBTC Fundamentals: Design Principles and Architecture
3.2 CBTC Components: Sensors, Beacons, and Communication Systems
4.3 CBTC System Design: Requirements and Technical Specifications
5.4 CBTC Implementation: Methodologies and Best Practices
6.5 CBTC Project Management: Planning, Execution, and Control
7.6 CBTC System Security: Regulations and Standards
8.7 CBTC Risk Analysis: Identification and Mitigation
9.8 CBTC Testing and Commissioning: Validation and Verification
20.9 CBTC Configuration Management: Change Control and Documentation
22.20 CBTC Integration: Existing Systems and New Environments
3.3 CBTC Architecture: Fundamental Principles and Key Components
3.2 CBTC Security: Regulations, Standards, and Risk Mitigation
3.3 CBTC Performance: Metrics, Analysis, and System Optimization
3.4 CBTC Functional Security System Design
3.5 CBTC Security Integrity and Hazard Analysis
3.6 CBTC Secure Communication Network Architecture
3.7 CBTC System Performance Analysis and Optimization
3.8 CBTC System Performance Management and Monitoring
3.9 CBTC System Testing and Validation
3.30 Case Study: Successful CBTC Implementation and Lessons Learned
4.4 Principles of CBTC Railway Signaling
4.2 CBTC Architecture and Components
4.3 Design and Implementation of Signaling Systems
4.4 Integration of CBTC with Control Systems
4.5 Safety and Reliability in CBTC Signaling
4.6 Performance and Capacity Engineering
4.7 Diagnostics and Maintenance of CBTC Signaling
4.8 Regulations and Standards in CBTC Signaling
4.9 Case Studies: Successful CBTC Implementations
4.40 Future of CBTC Signaling and Emerging Technologies
5.5 CBTC Fundamentals: Principles and Operation in Metro Systems
5.5 Key CBTC Components: Equipment and Communication Systems
5.3 CBTC Operation: Procedures and Protocols in Automated Environments
5.4 Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Strategies and Techniques
5.5 CBTC Optimization: Data Analysis and Performance Improvement
5.6 Fault Management and Recovery: Protocols and Solutions
5.7 Human-Machine Interface (HMI): Design and Operation
5.8 Operational Safety: Implementation and Control
5.5 CBTC Design: System Architecture and Structure
5.5 CBTC Implementation: Integration and Commissioning
5.3 CBTC Project Management: Planning and Control
5.4 System Requirements: Definition and Specifications
5.5 Testing and Validation: Methodologies and Processes
5.6 Integration with Existing Systems: Challenges and Solutions
5.7 Change Management: Configuration Control
5.8 Test Automation: Tools and Techniques
3.5 CBTC Architecture: System Levels and Components
3.5 Functional Safety: Regulations and Standards
3.3 Cybersecurity in CBTC: Data and System Protection
3.4 Certification and Accreditation: Requirements and Processes
3.5 Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM): Analysis and Improvement
3.6 System Performance: Measurement and Optimization
3.7 Fault and Fault Tolerance: Design and Implementation
3.8 Risk Management: Identification and Mitigation
4.5 Signaling Engineering: Design and Analysis
4.5 Train Control: Strategies and Algorithms
4.3 Fault Diagnosis: Tools and Techniques
4.4 Speed and Spacing Control: Implementation and Optimization
4.5 Real-Time Data Analysis: Interpretation and Application
4.6 Integration with Centralized Control Systems (CCS)
4.7 Energy Management: Efficiency and Sustainability
4.8 System Simulation: Tools and Methodologies
5.5 CBTC Simulation: System and Environment Modeling
5.5 Performance Analysis: Metrics and KPIs
5.3 Performance Optimization: Strategies and Techniques
5.4 Congestion Analysis: Identification and Solutions
5.5 Scenario Simulation: Testing and Evaluation
5.6 Simulation Tools: Software and Applications
5.7 Timetable Optimization: Design and Adjustment
5.8 Infrastructure Impact: Analysis and Improvements
6.5 CBTC Component Modeling: Trains, Tracks, and Signals
6.5 System Behavior Simulation: Dynamics and Control
6.3 Performance Optimization: Parameters and Adjustments
6.4 Sensitivity Analysis: Impact of Variables
6.5 Evaluation of Different Configurations: Scenarios and Results
6.6 Integration of Real Data: Calibration and Validation
6.7 Performance Prediction: Predictive Models
6.8 Energy Consumption Optimization: Strategies and Tools
7.5 Evaluation of CBTC Systems: Methods and Criteria
7.5 Identification of Common Failures: Root Cause Analysis
7.3 Failure Analysis: Methodologies and Tools
7.4 Failure Solutions: Design and Implementation
7.5 System Recovery: Strategies and Procedures
7.6 Continuous Improvement: Feedback and Optimization
7.7 Risk Analysis: Assessment and Mitigation
7.8 Security Audits: Processes and Results
8.5 CBTC System Engineering: Conceptual and Detailed Design
8.5 System Implementation: Integration and Commissioning
8.3 Performance Analysis: Metrics and Evaluation
8.4 Signage Design: Key Aspects and Improvement
8.5 Project Management: Planning and Control
8.6 Testing and Commissioning: Validation and Verification
8.7 Integration with Existing Systems: Challenges and Solutions
8.8 Performance Optimization: Strategies and Techniques
6.6 Fundamentals of CBTC Modeling: Principles and Key Components
6.2 CBTC Architecture Modeling: Subsystem Design and Simulation
6.3 Performance Simulation: Time and Capacity Evaluation
6.4 Component Analysis: Modeling of Trains, Tracks, and Signaling
6.5 Communication Optimization: Modeling of CBTC Communication Networks
6.6 Traffic Modeling: Scenario and Congestion Simulation
6.7 Safety Analysis: Failure and Contingency Modeling
6.8 Performance Optimization: Parameter Tuning and Strategies
6.9 Cost-Benefit Modeling: Economic Analysis of the CBTC System
6.60 Case Studies: Modeling and Simulation of Real CBTC Projects
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).