News Release 2017
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December 01, 2017 Administration
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.
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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November 02, 2017 R&D
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.
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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October 02, 2017 Administration
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.
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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August 21, 2017 R&D
RTRI Develops a Solid-bed Track Equipped with Resilient Sleepers Using the Shear-key to Achieve Efficient Construction Work
RTRI has developed a new solid-bed track equipped with resilient sleepers using the shear-key to achieve the efficient construction work.
RTRI has developed a new solid-bed track equipped with resilient sleepers using the shear-key to achieve the efficient construction work.
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August 04, 2017 R&D
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.
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 19, 2017 Event
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.
On June 16, RTRI and the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) co-hosted a technical exchange seminar in Taipei.
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July 07, 2017 R&D
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.”
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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June 13, 2017 Administration
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.
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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May 15, 2017 Event
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.
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.