Kolin A. V.

The article shows that development of high-speed rail transport allows for efficient solution of problems of economic stimulation of regions, even distribution of population to prevent overcrowding business agglomerations. At the same time, real need for high-speed rail lines is to depend on fulfilling a number of conditions of economic, social and other character.

Keywords: residential and recreational areas, passenger flows, agglomeration, environment, high-speed rail transport

Contacts: oleg@pokusaev.com

Pokusayev O. N.

The paper justifies the need for organizing scientific support of the Moscow to Kazan high-speed mainline project. Activities of the Expert council for technical policies in designing, building and operating high-speed rail mainlines in the Russian Federation are considered. Main directions of introducing innovative technologies are explored. Results of project realization in 2016 are summed up, and tasks for 2017 are outlined.

Keywords: scientific support, high-speed mainline, expert council, infrastructure, concession agreement

Contacts: o.pokusaev@vsmexpert.ru

Nikitin A. B.

The article is dedicated to the issues of creating a train movement control system on high-speed mainlines for speeds of up to 400 km/h. Systemic requirements for train movement control systems are determined, including structure selection and subsystem composition. Microprocessor-based electric interlocking system capable of contactless control of objects should be introduced as the main train movement control instrument at stations. Special attention is paid to the problems of ensuring reliable and safe functioning of train movement control systems, as well as to the issues of fail-safety and interoperability for ensuring continuity of the transportation process.

Keywords: high-speed mainline, mixed movement, train movement control system, centralized train movement control, computer-based interlocking, train collision avoidance, radio blocking centre

Contacts: nikitin@crtc.spb.ru

Savin A. V.

The article analyses merits and demerits of essentially different designs of rail track, non-ballast track and traditional ballast-based track, in application to high-speed movement. Parameters under consideration include construction costs, costs of track running maintenance, track stability, noise level, amendment options during operation, maintainability, demand for specialized machinery and so on.

Keywords: non-ballast track, high-speed mainline, track running maintenance, ballast bed, track superstructure, light soil, rolling stock, noise level

Contacts: saigina.lyudmila@vniizht.ru

Loktev A. A., Sychev V. P., Loktev D. A.

The article provides analysis of requirements for monitoring of the condition of track superstructure on high-speed mainlines. Proposals include expanding the use of video surveillance in diagnostic instruments which conduct monitoring. Requirements for designing a module for visual identification of track superstructure elements for diagnostic instruments used on high-speed mainlines are outlined.

Keywords: high-speed mainlines, image recognition, track superstructure monitoring, diagnostic instruments, image processing algorithm, hardware and software system

Contacts: aaloktev@yandex.ru

Chizhkov Yu. V.

The Arctic region is of utmost strategic importance for Russia. Due to that, the Northern Sea Route plays a decisive role. The article analyzes problems hindering efficient development of the Northern Sea Route, and formulates a number of proposals for solving them within the framework of state policies in the transport sphere.

Keywords: Northern Sea Route, Arctic, container shipping, shipbuilding, transit, icebreaker Leader, waterways, maritime transport

Contacts: uv47@mail.ru

Atayev P. G.

The article considers present state and indices of rapid transit in the St Petersburg metropolitan area. Factors limiting the development of electric train system and ways to overcome these factors are explored. Calculations for pedestrian and vehicle accessibility from existing and projected rapid-transport stations are provided. A geo-information model is built on the basis of existing rail network, and recommendations for development of the system provided. Primary indices, advantages, shortcomings and effects of organizing a passenger rapid-transit system are identified.

Keywords: transport systems, urban planning, rapid transit, geo-information model, rail transport

Contacts: ataev@dornadzor-sz.ru

Kaminskiy D. Yu., Kaminskaya S. V.

The article provides an analysis of commercial airport activities of the Chita airport to develop an enterprise strategy under conditions of instability of the air transportation market. A methodology was developed, and services market segmentation was undertaken, amongst other things. Results of realization of conclusions reached through market segmentation in commercial activity were analyzed.

Keywords: market segmentation, marketing, development strategy, business activities, airport activities, planning and forecasting, market capacity, air transportation, passenger flow, transfer, coverage area, tourist charter flight, regional air services

Contacts: dinya1986@yandex.ru

Zaykin D. A., Krestyantsev A. B., Tarovik O. V., Topazh A. G.

The article considers a detailed simulation model of the maritime transport and technology system of the Prirazlomnaya platform which allowed for a study of alternative solutions for increasing efficiency and functional stability of the system under the influence of a large number of natural factors. Results of the simulation formed the basis for taking managerial solutions and amending process control documents.

Keywords: Prirazlomnaya platform, simulation model, oil transportation, ice conditions, shipboard storage, geo-information environment

Contacts: tarovik_oleg@mail.ru

Adler Yu. P.

The paper discusses links between logistics and lean manufacturing. Their interaction is shown to be mutually beneficial as both grow stronger. Logistics is taught to identify and limit losses, thus saving time and resources, and lean manufacturing is taught to find optimum routes for people, source materials, finished products and information.

Keywords: lean manufacturing, lean logistics, scheduled preventive repair, travelling-salesman problem, just-in-time, kaizen

Contacts: adler.37@inbox.ru

Radchenko P. M.

Primary indices of a vessel's survival capability and operating activity depend on its uninterrupted power supply. The article provides an analysis of operation diesel generators with the purpose of identification of as of yet unused internal reserves in minimization of an emergency generator starting time. New schemes for starting and operating diesel generators are considered, and improvements to vessel power supply that correspond to them are justified.

Keywords: vessel power supply, electrical power source, diesel generator, stand by, hot standby, fuel injection equipment, blackout, uninterrupted operation

Contacts: mikhaylovich2010@mail.ru

Lozhkin V. N., Lozhkina O. V.

For the first time, the article presents results of experimental and computational study of dangerous pollution of atmospheric air at the level of human breathing by emissions including exhaust gases with noxious (polluting) substances CO, NOX и PM by engines of motor vehicles and river-borne vessels in the zone of their joint operation in the water area of St Petersburg's Bolshoy Obukhovskiy Brdige under unfavourable transport and meteorological conditions.

Keywords: motor vehicles, river-borne vessels, emissions of polluting substances, computational studies

Contacts: vnlojkin@yandex.ru