Modern railways for the 21st century – a challenge not only for designers

Authors

  • Josef Kolář Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Automotive, Combustion Engines and Railway Engineering, Technická 4, 160 00 Prague 6, Czech Republic

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/APP.2022.35.0014

Keywords:

active safety, design vehicles, ETCS, high speed railway, modern railway transport, passive safety, regional railways

Abstract

The paper outlines the basic goals for modern rail transport in the Czech Republic. This contribution points out some challenges and technical tasks that project engineers and operators of the rail transport in the Czech Republic will have to deal with if they want to succeed in the conditions of the liberalized European railway market after the year 2035. Moreover, the article assesses the demands placed on safety of the railway transport and presents suggestions for reduction of the consequences of a rolling stock-car collisions in the regional transport.

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Published

2022-05-10

How to Cite

Kolář, J. . (2022). Modern railways for the 21st century – a challenge not only for designers. Acta Polytechnica CTU Proceedings, 35, 14–18. https://doi.org/10.14311/APP.2022.35.0014

Issue

Vol. 35 (2022): Modern railway for 21st Century

Section

Articles