ISafety/Reliability

1. Urgent earthquake detection and alarm system using now-cast earthquake information
2. A method of evaluating the earthquake resistance of existing foundation structures in consideration of interaction with the surrounding ground
3. Aseismic reinforcement work for existing cut and cover tunnels using a polymer base isolation layer
4. Running performance analysis program for trains on structures when earthquakes occur
5. Non-contact measurement of structural microtremors
6. Support of survey and restoration after the Niigata Chuetsu earthquake
7. Quantitative evaluation of unstable slopes
8. Measures against strong winds and optimization of the regulation of train operation
9. A technique to evaluate safety against wheel-climb derailment at low speed on sharp curves
10. Device to detect obstructions on level crossings
11. New operation aptitude inspection items

IIEconomy/Efficiency

1. Concrete diagnosis system using blended infrared and visible-ray images
2. A method of evaluating the soundness of concrete block tunnels
3. Preventing degradation of the labor-saving tracks of existing lines on soft roadbeds
4. Expansion of the applicable scope of turnout-studded long-rails
5. A compound to suppress the emergence of the iron bacterium sludge that disturbs tunnel drainage
6. A new pantograph contact strip for electric locomotives
7. Modeling of pantograph head structure and a technique to improve compliance amplitude characteristics
8. An algorithm to create train crew rotation plans for irregular train operation

IIIRapidity/Convenience

1. Next-generation tilting car control system
2. A curve profile control method using locally unbalanced centrifugal acceleration
3. Oil seals for the axle bearings of high-speed Shinkansen cars
4. A technique to control pantograph contact force using aerodynamic force
5. Improvement of passenger guidance service based on the automatic screening and distribution of information

IVHarmonization with the environment

1. Hybrid EMUs mounted with charging batteries
2. A test to verify the function of a ground power-storage device to absorb regenerative power
3. Superconducting power transformer (25kV) for rolling stock
4. Analysis of the contribution of each source to Shinkansen noise with an ellipsoidal sound absorber
5. Prediction of and countermeasures against noise at tunnel entrances
6. Clarification of the propagation characteristics of compression waves in slab track tunnels
7. Traffic quake-cutting (TQC) work (i.e. work to reduce traffic vibration) using walls made of soil cement mixed with EPS beads

1. An outline of technological development
2. Technological development on the Yamanashi test line
   • (1) History of running tests
   • (2) Improvement of ride comfort by zero-phase inductive power collection added with a strengthened truck vibration control function
   • (3) Characteristics confirmation test for the superconducting magnet for simplified ground coils
3. Development of basic technologies
   • (1) Verification of superconducting magnet durability
   • (2) Outdoor current feeding test on PLG coils over long periods
   • (3) A technique to locate the ground fault point in feeding circuits