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March 11, 2020
Integrated Tread Surface Conditioning Block to Reduce Wheel-Flange Wear Developed
The Railway Technical Research Institute developed dual-function integrated tread surface conditioning block to keep proper wheel surface conditions by enhancing rail-wheel adhesion* while reducing reduce flange wear.
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February 26, 2020
Safety Education Program for Maintenance Work within Track Area Using VR Training Material (STAT-VR)
The Railway Technical Research Institute developed a safety education program using a virtual reality training material STAT-VR (Safety Training Aid for Trackman) that provides virtual experience of the processes leading to accidents that occur during maintenance work within track.
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December 12, 2019
The New Master Plan “RESEARCH 2025” Developed
The Railway Technical Research Institute developed a new master plan “RESEARCH 2025” for the five years starting 2020 as a concrete plan to fulfill RTRI’s vision “We will develop innovative technologies to enhance the rail mode so that railways can contribute to the creation of a happier society”.
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November 20, 2019
RTRI Hosts WCRR 2019
The Railway Technical Research Institute held the 12th World Congress on Railway Research, WCRR 2019 from October 28 to November 1 this year at the Tokyo International Forum under the theme “Railway Research to Enhance the Customer Experience”.
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October 24, 2019
The Basic Running Performance Demonstration of the Fuel Cell Hybrid Powered Test Railway Vehicle
RTRI has been developing the fuel cell hybrid powered test railway vehicle uses hydrogen energy in order to save fossil energy and reduce the environmental footprint as a next-generation railway vehicle. We carried out the basic running tests with the test vehicle that was introduced in RTRI’s news release dated August 28, 2019 (*) and demonstrated its basic running performance.
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October 18, 2019
Tree-Planting Ceremony Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Moving RTRI Head Office and Main Facilities to Kunitachi
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of moving to Kunitachi, the board members of RTRI and its affiliated companies planted a cherry tree on October 16, 2019.
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August 28, 2019
A New Fuel Cell Hybrid Test Vehicle Completed- Compact and High-Performance -
RTRI has been developing a next-generation train, fuel cell hybrid train which uses hydrogen energy in order to save fossil energy and reduce the environmental footprint, and has completed a test vehicle that is close to practical use. Considering the deployment to many commercial-service lines, this vehicle has allowed a larger cabin space by reducing the size of the on-board apparatus and improving its performance and has boosted its traction power output and startup acceleration.
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August 06, 2019
Superconducting Feeder Cable System- Running Test Conducted on 1500 V DC Chuo Line ‐
The Railway Technical Research Institute has been developing the superconducting feeder cable system. Most recently, RTRI conducted a power feeding and shut-off test in cooperation with the East Japan Railway Company in order to apply the system to commercial service operation. The system was connected to the regular catenary system of the Chuo Line (1500V DC) and the tests were implemented while a test train was running on the track.
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July 10, 2019
RTRI Develops a Seismic Retrofitting Method for the Suspended Ceilings with Shorter Hanging-Distance
The Railway Technical Research Institute has developed a seismic retrofitting method for suspended ceilings with shorter hanging-disrtance. This method has been adopted by JR West to retrofit its station buildings.
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July 03, 2019
Superconducting Feeder Cable System Tested on 600V-DC-Powered Commercial Service Tracks
The Railway Technical Research Institute has been developing the superconducting feeder cable system. Most recently, RTRI conducted a shut-off test and power feeding test on 600V-DC-powered commercial lines for the first time in the world. These tests were implemented in cooperation with the Bureau of Transportation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd., in order to check whether this system can be applied to commercial service operation.
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June 26, 2019
The 12th World Congress on Railway Research, WCRR 2019 held in October in Tokyo
The Railway Technical Research Institute will host The 12th World Congress on Railway Research, WCRR 2019, from October 28 to November 1 this year at the Tokyo International Forum under the theme “Railway Research to Enhance the Customer Experience”.
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December 28, 2018
Japan-France Workshop on Scour and technical standards for basic structures Held in France
The Railway Technical Research Institute and the French Institute of Science and Technology for Transport, Development and Networks (IFSTTAR) held the Workshop on Scour and Erosion from November 27 to 29, 2018 in France.
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December 28, 2018
The 4th Japan-UK Track Maintenance Workshop Held in Winchester, UK
On November 22, 2018, the Railway Technical Research Institute and University of Southampton held the 4th Workshop on Track Maintenance between UK and Japan in Winchester, UK.
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December 14, 2018
RTRI’s Researchers win the UIC Global Research & Innovation Awards 2018
Three of RTRI’s researchers won the UIC Global Research & Innovation Awards 2018.
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November 27, 2018
The 58th IEC/TC9 Plenary Meeting Held in Tokyo
The 58th Plenary Meeting of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)/TC9 (Electrical Equipment and systems for railways) (IEC/TC9) took place from November 19 to 22 this year at the Station Conference Manseibashi in Tokyo. The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) has served as the Japanese national mirror committee for IEC/TC9 and organized the Plenary Meeting in Japan as a host country committee.
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March 11, 2020
Integrated Tread Surface Conditioning Block to Reduce Wheel-Flange Wear Developed
The Railway Technical Research Institute developed dual-function integrated tread surface conditioning block to keep proper wheel surface conditions by enhancing rail-wheel adhesion* while reducing reduce flange wear.
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February 26, 2020
Safety Education Program for Maintenance Work within Track Area Using VR Training Material (STAT-VR)
The Railway Technical Research Institute developed a safety education program using a virtual reality training material STAT-VR (Safety Training Aid for Trackman) that provides virtual experience of the processes leading to accidents that occur during maintenance work within track.
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October 24, 2019
The Basic Running Performance Demonstration of the Fuel Cell Hybrid Powered Test Railway Vehicle
RTRI has been developing the fuel cell hybrid powered test railway vehicle uses hydrogen energy in order to save fossil energy and reduce the environmental footprint as a next-generation railway vehicle. We carried out the basic running tests with the test vehicle that was introduced in RTRI’s news release dated August 28, 2019 (*) and demonstrated its basic running performance.
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August 28, 2019
A New Fuel Cell Hybrid Test Vehicle Completed- Compact and High-Performance -
RTRI has been developing a next-generation train, fuel cell hybrid train which uses hydrogen energy in order to save fossil energy and reduce the environmental footprint, and has completed a test vehicle that is close to practical use. Considering the deployment to many commercial-service lines, this vehicle has allowed a larger cabin space by reducing the size of the on-board apparatus and improving its performance and has boosted its traction power output and startup acceleration.
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August 06, 2019
Superconducting Feeder Cable System- Running Test Conducted on 1500 V DC Chuo Line ‐
The Railway Technical Research Institute has been developing the superconducting feeder cable system. Most recently, RTRI conducted a power feeding and shut-off test in cooperation with the East Japan Railway Company in order to apply the system to commercial service operation. The system was connected to the regular catenary system of the Chuo Line (1500V DC) and the tests were implemented while a test train was running on the track.
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July 10, 2019
RTRI Develops a Seismic Retrofitting Method for the Suspended Ceilings with Shorter Hanging-Distance
The Railway Technical Research Institute has developed a seismic retrofitting method for suspended ceilings with shorter hanging-disrtance. This method has been adopted by JR West to retrofit its station buildings.
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July 03, 2019
Superconducting Feeder Cable System Tested on 600V-DC-Powered Commercial Service Tracks
The Railway Technical Research Institute has been developing the superconducting feeder cable system. Most recently, RTRI conducted a shut-off test and power feeding test on 600V-DC-powered commercial lines for the first time in the world. These tests were implemented in cooperation with the Bureau of Transportation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd., in order to check whether this system can be applied to commercial service operation.
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September 13, 2018
RTRI Develops a Low-Cost Ballast Track Maintenance Method
The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) developed “Ballast Stabilization Method Using Biodegradable Polymer” as a low-cost ballast maintenance measure to prevent aged ballasted tracks from subsiding.
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August 02, 2018
Proving Test of Superconducting Feeder Cable System Conducted on JR East Chuo Line
The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) has been developing a superconducting feeder cable system. This year, under the support by JR East, the team has connected the system to the power-feeding system of the Chuo Line and conducted power-feeding tests for the first time at home and abroad. In the testing, it was proved that this system is effective in maintaining stable voltage by reducing electrical resistance.
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November 02, 2017
RTRI and IFSTTAR Conclude Agreement on Collaborative Research
On October 24 this year, the French Institute of Science and Technology for Transport, Development and Networks (IFSTTAR) and RTRI signed an agreement on collaborative research in railway engineering.
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August 23, 2017
Tunnel Crack Detection with Deep Learning
RTRI has developed a new technique to detect cracks on tunnel lining using deep learning technology. This technique will enable more efficient tunnel maintenance.
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August 21, 2017
S-Shaped-Sleeper Concrete-Bed Track with Resilient Pad - Cost Reduced and Construction Time Shortened -
RTRI has developed S-shaped-sleeper concrete-bed track. This track is easier to construct and cheaper than existing concrete-bed track.
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August 04, 2017
RTRI Develops New Superconducting Power Cable System for Testing on Commercial Railway Line
RTRI has developed a new superconducting power cable system which is closer to practical use, and is planning to test the system on an urban commercial line.
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July 07, 2017
The Vertical Vibration Reduction Control System Mounted on the luxurious trains of JR East and JR West
The “vibration reduction control system using variable vertical damper,” what we call vertical vibration reduction control system, jointly developed by Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. and Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) has been mounted to the luxurious trains newly launched by JR East and JR West, “Train Suite Shiki-Shima”, and “Twilight Express Mizukaze.”
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November 14, 2016
16th China-Korea-Japan Railway Research Technical Meeting
Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI), China Academy of Railway Sciences (CARS), and Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) held the 16th China-Korea-Japan Railway Research Technical Meeting from November 1 to 3, 2016, in Suwon, Korea.
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December 12, 2019
The New Master Plan “RESEARCH 2025” Developed
The Railway Technical Research Institute developed a new master plan “RESEARCH 2025” for the five years starting 2020 as a concrete plan to fulfill RTRI’s vision “We will develop innovative technologies to enhance the rail mode so that railways can contribute to the creation of a happier society”.
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November 20, 2019
RTRI Hosts WCRR 2019
The Railway Technical Research Institute held the 12th World Congress on Railway Research, WCRR 2019 from October 28 to November 1 this year at the Tokyo International Forum under the theme “Railway Research to Enhance the Customer Experience”.
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October 18, 2019
Tree-Planting Ceremony Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Moving RTRI Head Office and Main Facilities to Kunitachi
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of moving to Kunitachi, the board members of RTRI and its affiliated companies planted a cherry tree on October 16, 2019.
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June 26, 2019
The 12th World Congress on Railway Research, WCRR 2019 held in October in Tokyo
The Railway Technical Research Institute will host The 12th World Congress on Railway Research, WCRR 2019, from October 28 to November 1 this year at the Tokyo International Forum under the theme “Railway Research to Enhance the Customer Experience”.
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December 28, 2018
Japan-France Workshop on Scour and technical standards for basic structures Held in France
The Railway Technical Research Institute and the French Institute of Science and Technology for Transport, Development and Networks (IFSTTAR) held the Workshop on Scour and Erosion from November 27 to 29, 2018 in France.
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December 28, 2018
The 4th Japan-UK Track Maintenance Workshop Held in Winchester, UK
On November 22, 2018, the Railway Technical Research Institute and University of Southampton held the 4th Workshop on Track Maintenance between UK and Japan in Winchester, UK.
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October 30, 2018
The 8th SNCF-RTRI Collaborative Research Seminar held in Paris
The Railway Technical Research Institute and SNCF held the 8th collaborative research seminar from October 17 to 19 this year in Paris.
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October 29, 2018
President Kumagai of RTRI Meets with President of French National Railways
President of the Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI), Dr. Kumagai, visited the headquarters of the French National Railways (SNCF) and had a meeting with President of SNCF, Mr. Guillaume Pepy, and the executives managing technology-related divisions on the research collaboration.
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March 08, 2018
RTRI and DLR conclude LoI and Collaboration Agreement
On March 1, 2018, at the German Embassy, Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR), concluded a Letter of Intent to build a close relationship and a collaboration agreement on research in the field of large-scale 3D model experiments on micro-pressure waves .
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July 19, 2017
RTRI and Taiwan Railways Administration Co-Hosts Technical Exchange Seminar
On June 16, RTRI and the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) co-hosted a technical exchange seminar in Taipei.
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May 15, 2017
RTRI Co-Hosts France-Japan Railway Technology Symposium 2017
On April 23, RTRI co-hosted “France-Japan Railway Technology Symposium – Urban Railways of the Near Future –“ with the Maison Franco-Japonaise. The main hosts of this symposium are la Société Franco-Japonaise des Techniques Industrielles (SFJTI) and French Embassy in Japan.
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December 12, 2016
The 3rd Japan-UK Track Maintenance Workshop Held at RTRI
On November 25, 2016, Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) hosted the 3rd Workshop of Track Maintenance between Japan and United Kingdom.
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September 26, 2016
RTRI organized International Workshop on Contact behavior in Railway Systems
RTRI organized International Workshop on Contact Behaviors in Railway System on September 12th, 2016.
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June 28, 2016
WCRR 2016 Held in Milan
From May 29 to June 2, WCRR 2016, the 11th World Congress on Railway Research was held in Milan, Italy, at Fiera Milano, an exhibition hall in the suburbs of Milan.
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December 14, 2018
RTRI’s Researchers win the UIC Global Research & Innovation Awards 2018
Three of RTRI’s researchers won the UIC Global Research & Innovation Awards 2018.
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November 27, 2018
The 58th IEC/TC9 Plenary Meeting Held in Tokyo
The 58th Plenary Meeting of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)/TC9 (Electrical Equipment and systems for railways) (IEC/TC9) took place from November 19 to 22 this year at the Station Conference Manseibashi in Tokyo. The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) has served as the Japanese national mirror committee for IEC/TC9 and organized the Plenary Meeting in Japan as a host country committee.
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October 04, 2018
Chairman Masada Awarded the Gaston Maggetto Medal from EPE
Dr. Eisuke Masada, Chairman of the Railway Technical Research Institute was awarded the Gaston Maggetto Medal at the 20th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE) for his years of contribution to the development of power electronics technology, for the first time as a Japanese. The medal-award ceremony took place on September 18 this year in Riga, Latvia.
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September 10, 2018
A Team Launched to Develop Advanced level-Crossing
The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) set up Team for Advanced Obstruction Detection System on September 1 in order to promote utilization of the advanced obstruction detection system in level-crossing of commercial-service lines.
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May 25, 2018
RTRI Updates Its Super Computer
The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) introduced a new supercomputer and its opening ceremony was held on May 18. With this machine, we will be able to run simulation programs to analyze railway technical issues with more reality and to provide more practical and direct solutions. It will also be used for the research to apply information and communications technology to railway systems.
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May 10, 2018
ICT Innovation Project Launched
The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) started the ICT Innovation Project.
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April 01, 2018
WCRR 2019 Headquarters Launched
The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) will co-host, with international organizing committee members, the 12th World Congress on Railway Research (WCRR 2019) which is scheduled from October 28th to November 1st in 2019. Since last year, the preliminary office for WCRR 2019 has been working, and on April 1 this year, the WCRR 2019 Headquarters were launched at RTRI, staffed with new members. At its opening ceremony, RTRI’s President Kumagai and General Manager Uzuka who leads the Headquarters’ team made following statements.
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December 01, 2017
RTRI Launched Image Analysis and IT Laboratory
On December 1, 2017, Image Analysis and IT Laboratory was launched as a new laboratory in the Signalling and Transport Information Technology Division of RTRI.
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October 02, 2017
RTRI Launched Rail Maintenance & Welding Laboratory
On October 2, 2017, Rail Maintenance & Welding Laboratory was launched as a new laboratory in the Track Technology Division of RTRI. This laboratory will take the responsibilities of research and development and technical support on rail maintenance, and it will quickly meet the needs of railway operators.
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June 13, 2017
RTRI Sets up ICT Promotion Team
On June 1, RTRI set up the ICT Promotion Team. The Team has been established in order to develop a strategy and plan to promote systematic use of information and communication technologies in RTRI’s entire research and development activities and to increase their speed.
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December 19, 2016
Four of RTRI’s Researchers win the UIC Global Research & Innovation Awards 2016
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December 06, 2016
RTRI’s New Magazine Ascent launched
On November 30, Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) launched the first issue of its new semiannual magazine written in English, Ascent, which introduces research and development activities of RTRI in a timely manner.
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April 15, 2016
RTRI’s Expert Takes Office of ISO/TC269 Subcommittee Secretary
Three new subcommittees have been set up in ISO/TC269, a technical committee for railway applications for which Mr. Yuji Nishie of RTRI has served as chairperson. Japan has become the secretariat country for one of the three subcommittees and RTRI’s Mr. Kiyotaka Seki took office of secretary. In addition, RTRI takes the responsibility of a Japanese national mirror committee for all the three subcommittees.