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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Career Opportunities

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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

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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.