News Release 2026
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June 04, 2026 R&D
RTRI Develops Method for Constructing 3D Track Space from Camera Images
The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) has developed a method for constructing a three-dimensional (3D) track space (hereinafter, “the method”), which can reproduce trackside equipment and the surrounding environment in 3D from video images taken by video cameras in the train cab.
The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) has developed a method for constructing a three-dimensional (3D) track space (hereinafter, “the method”), which can reproduce trackside equipment and the surrounding environment in 3D from video images taken by video cameras in the train cab.
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May 08, 2026 Others
International Standard on Distance-Speed Diagrams and Speed Curves, Proposed and Led by Japan, Now Issued
The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) established the Railway International Standards Center (RISC) and, together with RISC member organizations, has been promoting activities related to international standards, including the international standardization of railway technologies.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) issued ISO 24675 2:2026 “Railway applications—Running time calculation for timetabling—Part 2: Distance-speed diagrams and speed curves,” an international standard proposed and led by Japan, on April 15, 2026.The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) established the Railway International Standards Center (RISC) and, together with RISC member organizations, has been promoting activities related to international standards, including the international standardization of railway technologies.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) issued ISO 24675 2:2026 “Railway applications—Running time calculation for timetabling—Part 2: Distance-speed diagrams and speed curves,” an international standard proposed and led by Japan, on April 15, 2026. -
April 20, 2026 R&D
RTRI Develops Automated Method for Generating Crew Schedules
The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) has developed a method for automatically generating train crew schedules for timetable revisions (hereafter, “crew schedules”) using a dedicated program, thereby enabling substantial labor-saving and reduction of reliance on specialized skills compared with conventional manual preparation by personnel.
The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) has developed a method for automatically generating train crew schedules for timetable revisions (hereafter, “crew schedules”) using a dedicated program, thereby enabling substantial labor-saving and reduction of reliance on specialized skills compared with conventional manual preparation by personnel.
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March 19, 2026 R&D
RTRI Develops Real-Time Detection and Automatic Response System for Abnormalities in Pantographs and Overhead Contact Lines
The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) has developed a system that, during train operation, detects abnormalities in pantographs and overhead contact lines in real time and, by sending alerts to train crew and automatically lowering pantographs, mitigates damage caused by such abnormalities and reduces the impact on subsequent service disruptions.
The Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) has developed a system that, during train operation, detects abnormalities in pantographs and overhead contact lines in real time and, by sending alerts to train crew and automatically lowering pantographs, mitigates damage caused by such abnormalities and reduces the impact on subsequent service disruptions.
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January 13, 2026 R&D
RTRI Develops AI-based Method for Visibility Enhancement
RTRI Develops AI-based Method for Visibility Enhancement
RTRI Develops AI-based Method for Visibility Enhancement