Logistics Training course on transportation of Railway locomotives, rolling stock, rails

The logistics of railway locomotives, coaches, wagons, and track components is a highly specialized and regulated domain within project logistics. From moving diesel/electric locomotives and passenger coaches to handling rails, bogies, and wheelsets, this field demands a deep understanding of route feasibility, heavy equipment handling, multi-modal transport, and government coordination.

This training program is designed for professionals involved in railway equipment manufacturing, supply chain, public sector logistics, EPC contracts, and cross-border rail trade, offering real-world insights into how India and the global railway industry move their most critical and heaviest assets.

Who Should Join?

• Engineers and professionals in railway manufacturing, maintenance depots, or rolling stock logistics

• Logistics and project cargo planners working with railway PSUs (like BEML, RITES, IRCON, etc.)

• Port and ICD operators handling rail-related equipment

• EPC contractors transporting tracks, coaches, and metro components

• Supply chain managers working with rail export and import consignments

• Students pursuing careers in transportation, logistics, mechanical engineering or infrastructure

What You Will Learn

1. Introduction to Railway Logistics

• Classification of railway cargo: locomotives, bogies, coaches, wheels, rails

• Differences in handling powered vs non-powered rolling stock

• Strategic role of rolling stock logistics in national transport networks

2. Types of Equipment Covered

• Diesel and electric locomotives (WAG, WDP, WAP series)

• EMU, MEMU, Metro coaches, and monorail cars

• Freight wagons (BOXN, BLC, BCNHL, etc.)

• Rails (long welded rails, standard panels), fishplates, sleepers

• Bogies, traction motors, couplers, buffers, braking assemblies

3. Transport Modalities

• Road: Hydraulic axle trailers, bolster trailers for moving bogies and wheelsets

• Rail: Piggybacking and dead-haul of locomotives, inter-zonal permissions

• Sea: Breakbulk shipping of complete coaches, RoRo for locomotives (for export)

• Air: Transport of parts like motors, electronics, and critical assemblies

4. Route Surveys and Approvals

• Dimensional clearance from Indian Railways and local transport authorities

• Height, width, and turning radius constraints on roads and inside rail yards

• Bridge and curve assessments, electrical line shutdown coordination

• Escort vehicle planning, shutdown protocols, and safety buffers

5. Packaging and Handling

• Crating and wrapping of bogies, gearboxes, and fragile components

• Anti-corrosion coating for rails and wheelsets

• Brake system sealing, traction electronics packing for marine cargo

• Skidding, lifting, and securing of complete coaches or sections

6. Port and ICD Operations

• Loading of coaches and locomotives for export through ports like Chennai, Mumbai, Vizag

• Use of shore cranes, low-bed trucks, and shipboard handling

• Rail-fed ICD coordination for moving containers of wheelsets and parts

• Export packing and DG certification for lithium battery systems and controls

7. Documentation and Regulatory Compliance

• Indian Railways movement order (for dead-haul and trial movement)

• Equipment inspection certificates, brake test reports, route feasibility approval

• Export documentation: bill of lading, packing list, HS codes, EPCG license if applicable

• Marine insurance, transit damage risk mitigation, GPS and RFID tracking

8. International Rail Logistics

• Export of coaches and locomotives to countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America

• Contracting with foreign rail ministries via IRCON, RITES, and BHEL

• Coordination with customs and international freight handlers

• Railway-related SCOMET norms and cross-border movement protocols

Course Format

• Duration: 2–3 Weeks

• Delivery Mode: Classroom / Online / Hybrid

• Includes:

  • Equipment movement videos from Indian Railways and Metro projects

  • Route survey reports and packaging SOPs

  • Export case studies (Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Mozambique, etc.)

  • Templates of documentation used in PSU exports

Certification

Certified Specialist in Railway Equipment Transportation & Project Logistics
Awarded by Pertecnica Engineering, this certification enhances employability in rail logistics, metro rail projects, EPC operations, public-private rail ventures, and global railway export supply chains.

Career Opportunities

Why Choose Pertecnica?

• Course developed with input from experts in Indian Railways, BEML, and RITES

• Combines logistics with engineering and project cargo movement fundamentals

• Strong emphasis on real documentation, transport planning, and equipment safety

• Valuable for careers in India and in railway exports or infrastructure missions abroad

When the Nation Moves on Tracks, So Must Logistics

Learn how to transport the machinery that moves millions.
Join Pertecnica’s training course on Transportation of Locomotives, Coaches & Rails.