Designing and Calculation of the High-Speed Train Lines in International Transport Corridors

Abstract

The urgency of introducing high-speed train traffic in international traffic has increased after the development of the Concept and Program for the Reconstruction of Railway Transport of Ukraine and the adoption by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of the Program for the Creation and Operation of the National Network of International Transport Corridors. With the participation of experts from the company “Systra” and specialists of Ukrzaliznytsia, a study was conducted on the introduction of high-speed train traffic on the railways of Ukraine. The plan of the railway track is the main factor on which the continuity, smoothness, safety and comfort of passengers depends. When designing a plan for a high-speed line, three main directions were applied: designing a plan on specialized international transport corridors; designing a plan with simultaneous movement of trains; and bringing the plan of the existing railways for accelerated and high-speed traffic. When solving these tasks, following issues were taken into account: the latest achievements of science and technology; predict the economic costs of resources; to have in mind industrial methods of construction; ensure safety, continuity, smoothness of train movement and passenger comfort; to ensure environmental protection; to ensure the safety of employees.