News Release 2020
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December 15, 2020 R&D
High-Speed Test Facility for Pantograph/OCL Systems
AT RTRI, a world’s highest level test facility for pantograph was completed (Fig. 1). This facility is capable of moving a pantograph at high speeds up to 500 km/h, powered with large current from trolley wire and assessing the performance of Shinkansen’s pantographs. This machine will be used to develop a pantograph which has an excellent performance to keep contact with trolley wire and is capable of reducing contact loss. The mechanism of abrasion of pantograph contact strips and trolley wire will be analyzed with this machine as well.
AT RTRI, a world’s highest level test facility for pantograph was completed (Fig. 1). This facility is capable of moving a pantograph at high speeds up to 500 km/h, powered with large current from trolley wire and assessing the performance of Shinkansen’s pantographs. This machine will be used to develop a pantograph which has an excellent performance to keep contact with trolley wire and is capable of reducing contact loss. The mechanism of abrasion of pantograph contact strips and trolley wire will be analyzed with this machine as well.
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November 30, 2020 Event
Digital Maintenance Technical Seminar Held in Tokyo
On November 11, at Yurakucho Asahi Square, Tokyo, RTRI held the Digital Maintenance Technical Seminar.
On November 11, at Yurakucho Asahi Square, Tokyo, RTRI held the Digital Maintenance Technical Seminar.
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November 05, 2020 Event
Digital Maintenance Technical Seminar Held in Osaka
On October 22, at Hotel Mielparque Osaka, RTRI held Digital Maintenance Technical Seminar focusing on labor-saving and remote operation in railway facilities maintenance.
On October 22, at Hotel Mielparque Osaka, RTRI held Digital Maintenance Technical Seminar focusing on labor-saving and remote operation in railway facilities maintenance.
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October 28, 2020 R&D
Numerical Simulation of Train Cabin Ventilation by Open Windows
RTRI numerically simulated the ventilation of an urban commuter train with windows opened, using the airflow simulator which RTRI developed, and evaluated its effect.
RTRI numerically simulated the ventilation of an urban commuter train with windows opened, using the airflow simulator which RTRI developed, and evaluated its effect.
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September 28, 2020 Award
RTRI’s Researcher awarded the Medal with Yellow Ribbon
Dr. Fumiaki Uehan, Director of Railway Dynamics Division at RTRI, was awarded the Medal with Yellow Ribbon in the spring in 2020.
Since the award ceremony was canceled due to the novel coronavirus outbreaks, Dr. Uehan was handed the award certificate and the medal by Prof. Masao Mukaidono, Chairman of RTRI on August 25 at RTRI.Dr. Fumiaki Uehan, Director of Railway Dynamics Division at RTRI, was awarded the Medal with Yellow Ribbon in the spring in 2020.
Since the award ceremony was canceled due to the novel coronavirus outbreaks, Dr. Uehan was handed the award certificate and the medal by Prof. Masao Mukaidono, Chairman of RTRI on August 25 at RTRI. -
August 31, 2020 Award
RTRI’s Researcher Receives the Young Scientist Award
Dr. Hirofumi Tanaka, Senior Researcher of RTRI, received the Young Scientist Award for the fiscal year 2020 one of the Commendation prizes by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. On August 25, Dr. Tanaka was handed the commendation certificate by Dr. Masao Mukaidono, Chairman of RTRI.
Dr. Hirofumi Tanaka, Senior Researcher of RTRI, received the Young Scientist Award for the fiscal year 2020 one of the Commendation prizes by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. On August 25, Dr. Tanaka was handed the commendation certificate by Dr. Masao Mukaidono, Chairman of RTRI.
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July 10, 2020 R&D
RTRI Develops On-Board Measurement Method to Identify Resonant Bridges
On June 12, The former and current presidents and chairmen of RTRI delivered following messages to all the employees.
On June 12, The former and current presidents and chairmen of RTRI delivered following messages to all the employees.
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June 18, 2020 Administration
Messages from Former and Current Chairmen and Presidents of RTRI
On June 12, The former and current presidents and chairmen of RTRI delivered following messages to all the employees.
On June 12, The former and current presidents and chairmen of RTRI delivered following messages to all the employees.
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June 12, 2020 Administration
New Executive Board Members of RTRI
On June 12, The Railway Technical Research Institute appointed new executives at its 35th meeting of councillors. Accordingly, Eisuke Masada who has served as Chairman since April 2007, Norimichi Kumagai, President since June 2013, Kiyoshi Sawai, Executive Vice President since June 2013, Yoshihiro Suda, part-time executive director since April 2007 and Mitutoshi Inami, full-time Auditor since July 2011 resigned. Masao Mukaidono, Tomoyuki Koishi and Atsushi Furukawa were newly appointed to full-time executive director, Hiroyuki Ohsaki to part-time executive director and Kiyoshi Sawai to full-time Auditor.
On June 12, The Railway Technical Research Institute appointed new executives at its 35th meeting of councillors. Accordingly, Eisuke Masada who has served as Chairman since April 2007, Norimichi Kumagai, President since June 2013, Kiyoshi Sawai, Executive Vice President since June 2013, Yoshihiro Suda, part-time executive director since April 2007 and Mitutoshi Inami, full-time Auditor since July 2011 resigned. Masao Mukaidono, Tomoyuki Koishi and Atsushi Furukawa were newly appointed to full-time executive director, Hiroyuki Ohsaki to part-time executive director and Kiyoshi Sawai to full-time Auditor.
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June 11, 2020 Administration
RTRI's initiatives in "Research 2025" for addressing SDGs
The Railway Technical Research Institute started to address Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Railway Technical Research Institute started to address Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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May 18, 2020 R&D
RTRI Develops Presstressd Concrete Girder Crack Detection System with Conductive Coating Material
RTRI developed Presstressd Concrete (PC) Girder Crack Detection System with Conductive Coating Material enabling early detection of the cracks and their location on PC girders.
RTRI developed Presstressd Concrete (PC) Girder Crack Detection System with Conductive Coating Material enabling early detection of the cracks and their location on PC girders.
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April 30, 2020 R&D
Digitalization Technology Innovation Project Started
On April 1, the Railway Technical Research Institute set up the “Digitalization Technology Innovation Project.”
On April 1, the Railway Technical Research Institute set up the “Digitalization Technology Innovation Project.”
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March 11, 2020 R&D
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.
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 R&D
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.
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.