Recent Trends and Topics in Research and Development Related to Transportation and Traffic Planning Technology

Abstract

The signalling and transport information division of RTRI aims to contribute to enhancing safety, reliability, and convenience through research and development in signalling systems, communication network technology, transportation planning and traffic management, and condition monitoring technology for railway facilities. This paper outlines the recent trends in research and development aimed at new train operation and control technology for safer and more stable transportation services. This paper further reports on recent development in technology for detecting obstacles on the track, to reduce railway traffic accidents.