News Release 2021
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November 29, 2021 R&D
RTRI Develops Snow Accretion Simulator
RTRI developed the first snow accretion simulator in Japan. This simulator is capable of precisely reproducing the process of snow accretion onto train bogies by computing and the phenomenon can be analyzed under conditions close to actual train running including snowfall and wind intensity. This new device will be used to develop vehicles preventing snow accretion more effectively.
RTRI developed the first snow accretion simulator in Japan. This simulator is capable of precisely reproducing the process of snow accretion onto train bogies by computing and the phenomenon can be analyzed under conditions close to actual train running including snowfall and wind intensity. This new device will be used to develop vehicles preventing snow accretion more effectively.
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October 04, 2021 R&D
RTRI Develops Facility Gauge Measuring Equipment
RTRI developed a device to detect trackside facilities protruding into the track clearance (Fig. 1). This device is capable of checking continuously whether any trackside objects interrupt safe train running or not without manual measurement nor using a specialized measuring vehicle.
RTRI developed a device to detect trackside facilities protruding into the track clearance (Fig. 1). This device is capable of checking continuously whether any trackside objects interrupt safe train running or not without manual measurement nor using a specialized measuring vehicle.
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August 10, 2021 Award
RTRI’s Rolling Stock Test Plant constructed in 1959 designated as Mechanical Engineering Heritage
On August 7 this year, the Rolling Stock Test Plant (Fig.1) at RTRI was designated by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers（JSME）as Mechanical Engineering Heritage No. 108 because of its historical value as an existing mechanical and engineering asset.
On August 7 this year, the Rolling Stock Test Plant (Fig.1) at RTRI was designated by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers（JSME）as Mechanical Engineering Heritage No. 108 because of its historical value as an existing mechanical and engineering asset.
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July 14, 2021 Event
RTRI and the National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand Conclude Memorandum of Understanding on Technical Cooperation
On July 1, RTRI and the National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand (NSTDA) concluded Memorandum of Understanding on Technical Cooperation.
On July 1, RTRI and the National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand (NSTDA) concluded Memorandum of Understanding on Technical Cooperation.
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July 13, 2021 R&D
Low-Noise Moving Model Test Facility Completed at RTRI
A low-noise moving model test facility was newly completed at RTRI. This testing facility, featuring the world’s highest class performance, is capable of running a 1:20 scale model train at the maximum speed of 400 km/h and accurately reproducing the air flow and turbulence created by a running train. It was completed on July 10, 2020 and testing was started on October 29, 2020.
A low-noise moving model test facility was newly completed at RTRI. This testing facility, featuring the world’s highest class performance, is capable of running a 1:20 scale model train at the maximum speed of 400 km/h and accurately reproducing the air flow and turbulence created by a running train. It was completed on July 10, 2020 and testing was started on October 29, 2020.
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April 28, 2021 R&D
High-Speed Wheelset Dynamic Load Test Facility Completed
On February 26, 2021, a new test facility was completed at RTRI. This test stand is capable of reproducing high-speed train running (maximum 500 km/h) and the load acting to the bogie (Fig.1 and 2), and, with this facility, durability and performance of Shinkansen’s wheel and axle can be evaluated. It will be utilized to evaluate the durability of wheelset and bogie parts and to analyze the mechanism of wheelset damage development.
On February 26, 2021, a new test facility was completed at RTRI. This test stand is capable of reproducing high-speed train running (maximum 500 km/h) and the load acting to the bogie (Fig.1 and 2), and, with this facility, durability and performance of Shinkansen’s wheel and axle can be evaluated. It will be utilized to evaluate the durability of wheelset and bogie parts and to analyze the mechanism of wheelset damage development.
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April 05, 2021 Award
Mr. Nakamura of RTRI Commended for his Contribution to Standardization Activities
Mr. Kazuki Nakamura of RTRI was given the Year 2020 Award for Contribution to Standardization by the Railway Technology Standardization Survey Committee. The award giving ceremony was held on March 31 in Tokyo.
Mr. Kazuki Nakamura of RTRI was given the Year 2020 Award for Contribution to Standardization by the Railway Technology Standardization Survey Committee. The award giving ceremony was held on March 31 in Tokyo.
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March 12, 2021 R&D
RTRI Develops a Risk Assessment System for Snowmelt Disasters
RTRI has developed a risk assessment system for snowmelt disasters. (Fig. 1) This system assesses the risk of slope collapses caused by snowmelt water in early spring, and the first one developed for railways in Japan.
RTRI has developed a risk assessment system for snowmelt disasters. (Fig. 1) This system assesses the risk of slope collapses caused by snowmelt water in early spring, and the first one developed for railways in Japan.
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February 24, 2021 Event
The 9th SNCF-RTRI Collaborative Research Seminar held
RTRI and SNCF held their 9th Collaborative Research Seminar on December 3, 2020. Due to the Covid-19 travel restrictions, the seminar was held online and hosted by RTRI.
RTRI and SNCF held their 9th Collaborative Research Seminar on December 3, 2020. Due to the Covid-19 travel restrictions, the seminar was held online and hosted by RTRI.