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No 6(72) (2017) IMPROVEMENT OF MATHEMATICAL MODELS FOR ESTIMATION OF TRAIN DYNAMICS Abstract  PDF  HTML
L. V. Ursulyak, A. O. Shvets
 
No 4(76) (2018) ORGANIZATION PECULIARITIES OF ACCIDENT RECOVERY WORKS DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AT RAILWAY TRANSPORT Abstract
V. G. Loza
 
No 2(56) (2015) TIME RESERVES DURING THE ORGANISATION OF FREIGHT TRAIN MOVEMENT ON SCHEDULE Abstract
D. M. Kozachenko, M. I. Berezovyi, V. O. Balanov, V. V. Zhuravel
 
No 35 (2010): ISSUE 35 Analysis of train traffic volume efficiency at automated control system of train splitting up sequence Abstract
O. O. Bardas
 
No 6(54) (2014) DIRECTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DOMESTIC TOURISM IN UKRAINE Abstract  translation
L. V. Martseniuk
 
No 1(61) (2016) IMPROVING THE POSITIONING ACCURACY OF TRAIN ON THE APPROACH SECTION TO THE RAILWAY CROSSING Abstract  PDF
V. I. Havryliuk, O. M. Voznyak, V. V. Meleshko
 
No 4(46) (2013) Dynamic running test results of diesel train 630M of production А.S. PESA (Poland) Abstract
E. P. Blohin, R. B. Granovskiy, E. M. Dzichkovskiy, A. E. Krivchikov, N. I. Granovskaya, A. Tsiyupa
 
No 5(47) (2013) Operational distribution of the train traffic volume on the sections of railway operating domain Abstract  PDF
G. Ya. Моzolevich
 
No 36 (2011): ISSUE 36 The simulated model arranges trains in optimal ways Abstract
Yu. V. Chybisov
 
No 2(74) (2018) RESEARCH OF RAILWAY TRACK PARAMETERS IN THE PLAN BASED ON THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF SURVEY Abstract
M. B. Kurhan, D. M. Kurhan, S. Y. Baidak, N. P. Khmelevska
 
No 8 (2005): ISSUE 8 EVALUATION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF THE PROTECTION ELEMENTS OF THE LOCOMOTIVES AND CARS OF PASSENGER TRAINS ACCIDENTAL COLLISIONS Abstract
N. Ye. Naumenko, I. Yu. Khyzha, Ye. H. Bohomaz, D. V. Gorobets
 
No 21 (2008): ISSUE 21 The impact of the increased speed of trains on the losses associated with the wear gauge infrastructure Abstract
I. P. Korzhenevych, M. B. Kurhan, Yu. S. Barash
 
No 5(47) (2013) Once again about determination of saving of energy for traction due to partial cut–off of traction engines of electric rolling stock Abstract
G. K. Getman, V. Ye. Vasiliev
 
No 35 (2010): ISSUE 35 Increasing reliability of stepped automatic starting and rheostat breaking system of electric trains ER9T and EPL9T Abstract
M. H. Visin, B. T. Vlasenko, D. H. Bilyi
 
No 6(72) (2017) CONSTRUCTION OF MECHANICAL MODEL OF THE DIESEL-TRAIN DTKr-2 CAR AND ITS FEATURES Abstract
A. Y. Kuzyshyn, А. V. Batig
 
No 2(56) (2015) ABOUT THE EVALUATION OF THE LONGITUDINAL FORCES LEVEL EFFECTING THE TRACK DISPLACEMENT AT TRANSIENT MODES OF TRAIN MOVEMENT Abstract  PDF
V. L. Horobets, L. H. Masleieva, L. V. Ursuliak, V. V. Arsonov
 
No 42 (2012): ISSUE 42 Analysis of railway infrastructure with parallel courses for direction Znamyanka–Odessa Abstract
R. V. Vernyhora, O. Yu. Papakhov, N. O. Logvinova
 
No 1 (2003): ISSUE 1 DETERMINATION OF EFFECTIVE STRUCTURES OF A PASSENGER TRAIN Abstract
A. A. Bosov, Ye. O. Momot
 
No 35 (2010): ISSUE 35 Determination of wagon-hours accumulation economy during wagon group exchange in the double-block train Abstract
N. P. Bozhko, O. O. Mazurenko
 
No 21 (2008): ISSUE 21 The optimization of passenger trains Abstract
L. M. Loboiko, Yu. S. Barash, O. O. Karas
 
No 3(69) (2017) SELECTION OF RATIONAL PARAMETERS OF THE NOMINAL MODE ELECTRIC TRAINS WITH ASYNCHRONOUS TRACTION DRIVE Abstract  PDF
H. K. Hetman, S. L. Marikutsa
 
No 21 (2008): ISSUE 21 The study of conducting trains modes, with taking into account the value of active and reactive power Abstract
O. P. Ivanov
 
No 11 (2006): ISSUE 11 THE STUDY OF LOAD, STRENGTH AND DEFORMATION OF RAIL FASTENERS Abstract
V. V. Hovorukha
 
No 6 (2005): ISSUE 6 DETERMINATION OF THE OPTIMAL SET OF RECONSTRUCTIVE MEASURES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HIGH-SPEED TRAFFIC Abstract
A. A. Bosov, I. P. Korzhenevych, M. B. Kurhan, A. P. Zubko
 
No 4(64) (2016) STUDY OF TECHNICAL STATE IMPACT OF BRAKE RETARDERS AT THE PROCESSING ABILITY OF HUMPS Abstract
D. M. Kozachenko, S. V. Grevtsov, T. V. Bolvanovska
 
No 6 (2005): ISSUE 6 DEFINITIONOFRATIONALSEQUENCEOFINVESTMENT Abstract
Yu. S. Barash, A. A. Bosov, H. M. Kirpa
 
No 5(47) (2013) The field test results of geometric-force method for track state estimation Abstract
V. S. Kossov, A. L. Bidulya, O. G. Krasnov, M. G. Akashev
 
No 2(56) (2015) SIMULATION OF DRIVER’S LOCOMOTIVE-HANDLING ACTIVITY USING THE THEORY OF FUZZY GRAPHS Abstract
T. V. Butko, O. M. Horobchenko
 
No 5(47) (2013) Hardness indices estimation of supporting structure elements of motor bogies of the electric train ED9M Abstract  PDF
O. M. Bondarev, E. M. Dzichkovskyy, O. E. Kryvchykov, V. M. Skoblenko
 
No 21 (2008): ISSUE 21 The analysis of the defects causes on the surface of the rolling train wheels Abstract
I. O. Vakulenko, O. M. Perkov, V. H. Anofriev, V. S. Krot
 
No 36 (2011): ISSUE 36 Building operation of magnito-levitate train as a part of multivariable system Abstract
V. A. Poliakov, N. M. Khachapurydze
 
No 3 (2004): ISSUE 3 THE OPERATION OF PASSENGER TRAINS WITH THE RANDOM VOLTAGE IN THE TRACTION NETWORK AND VARIABLE TARIFFS FOR ELECTRICITY Abstract
H. V. Yevdomakha, Yu. M. Ivchenko, V. V. Skalozub, K. H. Zhelieznov, V. A. Litvinov, O. P. Ivanov
 
No 5 (2004): ISSUE 5 SIMULATION MODEL OF TRAIN MOVEMENT IN SMALL-RADIUS CURVES Abstract  PDF
S. Krec, S. Janjanin, A. Stipetic
 
No 36 (2011): ISSUE 36 Analysis overheating problems of electric motor by type DK-409 and motor – driven compressor by type (EK – 7B) of continuous current locomotive by type (ER – 1, ER – 2) with using the thermal system of compensation Abstract
R. V. Krasnov
 
No 4 (2004): ISSUE 4 THE METHOD OF DETERMINING RATIONAL OPTIONS OF REDUCING THE OPERATING TIME Abstract
A. A. Bosov, B. P. Pikh
 
No 22 (2008): ISSUE 22 THE PROBLEM OF INCREASING THE SPEED OF FREIGHT TRAINS Abstract
V. O. Melnechuk, O. M. Pshinko, O. M. Savchuk
 
No 40 (2012): ISSUE 40 Scientific principles of determination of efficiency of running a separate passenger train Abstract
Kh. V. Drebot, Yu. S. Barash
 
No 6(60) (2015) COMPLEX SIMULATION MODEL OF TRAIN BREAKING-UP PROCESS AT THE HUMPS Abstract  PDF
E. B. Demchenko
 
No 40 (2012): ISSUE 40 Gain of transportation revenue by optimization of quota allocation for in-between stations Abstract
G. L. Venediktov, V. M. Kochetkov
 
No 8 (2005): ISSUE 8 DEVELOPMENT OF AN IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM OF COLLECTING, RECORDING, PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS OF INDICATORS OF TECHNICAL OPERATION OF ELECTRIC TRAINS Abstract
H. H. Basov, V. P. Hundar, S. I. Yatsko, O. V. Romanenko
 
No 40 (2012): ISSUE 40 Automation of controller's management by train work on the byelorussian ferrous road Abstract
A. A. Erofeev, E. A. Erofeeva
 
No 14 (2007): ISSUE 14 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY OF RATIONAL RELATION BETWEEN THE PRICES OF TICKETS IN CARS OF DIFFERENT CLASSES OF HIGH-SPEED TRAINS Abstract
H. L. Venediktov, V. V. Harbaruk, P. V. Herasymenko
 
No 37 (2011): ISSUE 37 Theoretical – experimental evaluation of capacity measures for beams of central suspension of the disel trains DR1A Abstract
O. M. Bondarev, D. O. Yahoda, V. M. Skoblenko
 
No 2 (2003): ISSUE 2 THE LONGITUDINAL FORCES ARISING IN A WAY BEFORE THE BRAKING TRAIN Abstract
V. I. Matvietsov, P. V. Kovtun, O. O. Kiebikov
 
No 28 (2009): ISSUE 28 ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE THE SAFE MOVEMENT OF TRAINS Abstract
V. V. Shevchenko, O. M. Hnennyi
 
No 38 (2011): ISSUE 38 Grade compulations on Paret’s set with two indexes Abstract
V. V. Lahuta
 
No 5 (2004): ISSUE 5 DIAGNOSTICS OF RUNNING GEAR OF RAIL VEHICLES IN MOTION Abstract
H. I. Bohomaz, Ye. M. Kovtun, O. M. Markova, V. V. Malyi, V. V. Raznosilin
 
No 1 (2003): ISSUE 1 RESEARCH WORK ELASTOMERIC POLYURETHANE TYPE DRAFT GEAR-EPOXY-2, INSTALLED ON THE HIGH-SPEED TRAIN CARS Abstract
A. L. Pulariia, O. V. Shatunov, M. A. Hrichanyi
 
No 38 (2011): ISSUE 38 Additional outlays for railway when speed limits appear on steep long ascents Abstract
M. B. Kurgan, O. S. Chernyishova
 
No 1(49) (2014) Stimulation methods improvement of exit route on railway transport Abstract
A. I. Verlan
 
No 38 (2011): ISSUE 38 Buildings' characteristics of magnet-levitated train operation Abstract
V. A. Poliakov, N. M. Khachapurydze
 
No 9 (2005): ISSUE 9 THE SETING OF THE ALLOWED SPEED ON THE STRETCH OF THE GAUGE RENOVATED WITH MODERN GAUGE MACHINES Abstract
M. I. Umanov, V. V. Tsyhanenko, O. H. Reidemeister, M. V. Khalipova, V. V. Kovalоv
 
No 1(55) (2015) INTELLECTUAL MODEL FORMATION OF RAILWAY STATION WORK DURING THE TRAIN OPERATION EXECUTION Abstract
O. V. Lavrukhin
 
No 8 (2005): ISSUE 8 A NEW APPROACH TO SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF THE SIMULATION OF LONGITUDINAL DYNAMICS AND TRANSLATIONAL MOTION OF THE TRAIN Abstract
L. V. Ursulyak, K. I. Zheleznov
 
No 1(61) (2016) ATMOSPHERE PROTECTION IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DURING TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS CARGO Abstract  PDF
O. V. Berlov
 
No 9 (2005): ISSUE 9 THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENTIFIC VIEWS REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF SORTING STATIONS ON THE RAIL NETWORK Abstract
B. I. Toropov
 
No 1 (2003): ISSUE 1 VIBRATIONS OF THE SPANS OF THE TYPE 690/7K DURING THE MOVEMENT OF EMPTY CARS TRAINS Abstract
V. I. Borshchov, M. K. Zhurbenko, O. S. Raspopov, B. D. Sukhorukov
 
No 8 (2005): ISSUE 8 INVESTIGATION OF THE COUPLING PROPERTIES OF THE ELECTRIC TRAINS ON FOUR UNIAXIAL TRUCKS Abstract
O. M. Savoskyn, Ye. V. Serdobintsev, S. D. Krushev, P. M. Zvantsev
 
No 12 (2006): ISSUE 12 ENERGY USE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF RAILWAY TRANSPORT OF UKRAINE Abstract
I. V. Malyshko, L. I. Malyshko, L. V. Pylypenko, V. I. Romanko
 
No 12 (2006): ISSUE 12 THE DEVELOPMENT OF A METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING THE PERFORMANCE OF ROLLING STOCK FOR PASSENGER TRAINS Abstract
O. M. Gnennyi, I. I. Sydorenko
 
No 26 (2009): ISSUE 26 THE SYSTEM COST-EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO THE TRAFFIC SAFETY OF TRAINS Abstract
V. V. Shevchenko, O. M. Pshinko, S. V. Myamlin, D. M. Kozachenko
 
No 1 (2003): ISSUE 1 METHODS OF ACCEPTANCE TESTS OF RAILWAY TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN POLAND Abstract  PDF
J. Mikulski
 
No 32 (2010): ISSUE 32 ASSESSMENT OF THE ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF THE INVESTMENT PROJECT FOR A RAILWAY TRANSPORT BY USING DIFFERENT METHODS Abstract
S. V. Myamlin, H. S. Blokhina, Z. Kh. Tsechoieva
 
No 8 (2005): ISSUE 8 AERODYNAMICS PARTIALLY CLOSED RECEPTACLE SPACE HIGH–SPEED TRAINS Abstract
V. V. Kravets, E. V. Kravets
 
No 2(80) (2019) LONGITUDINAL NON-STATIONARY MOTIONS OF MAGLEV TRAIN Abstract
V. O. Polyakov, N. M. Khachapuridze
 
No 2 (2003): ISSUE 2 STUDY OF RAILS IN CURVED SECTIONS IN TERMS OF SUBWAY TRACK Abstract
O. O. Shekhvatov, V. H. Vitolberh, D. O. Potapov
 
No 4(58) (2015) MODELING OF INTERACTION OF THE PASSENGER TRAIN VEHICLES, EQUIPPED BY PASSIVE SAFETY, AT ACCIDENTAL COLLISION WITH OBSTACLE Abstract
N. Ye. Naumenko, I. Yu. Khyzha
 
No 8 (2005): ISSUE 8 FEATURES OF THE OSCILLATIONS OF ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES WITH TRACTION DRIVE CLASS II Abstract
E. P. Blokhin, M. L. Korotenko, R. B. Hranovskyi, V. V. Chumak, M. Ya. Harkavi, E. M. Dzychkovskyi
 
No 2 (2003): ISSUE 2 ENSURING THE ACCURACY OF RECORDING THE CURVES WITH INCREASING THE TRAIN SPEEDS Abstract
I. P. Korzhenevych, M. H. Renhach
 
No 4(58) (2015) METHODICAL APPROACH TO DEFINING INFRASTRUCTURE COMPONENT OF THE COSTS FOR THE PARTICULAR PASSENGER TRAIN TRAFFIC Abstract  PDF
Yu. S. Barash, Kh. V. Kravchenko, M. F. Zianchuk
 
No 3(57) (2015) DETERMINATION OF DYNAMIC LOADS FROM THE WHEEL ON THE RAIL FOR HIGH-SPEED TRAINS Abstract
D. M. Kurhan
 
No 8 (2005): ISSUE 8 DYNAMIC RUNNING TRIALS OF ELECTRIC TRAIN EPL9T Abstract
H. H. Basov, M. M. Naish, M. P. Mishchenko, V. P. Hundar, M. P. Sydorov
 
No 37 (2011): ISSUE 37 Estimate of loss from trains’ speed limits and abilities of their reduction in speed by rational track organization Abstract
N. F. Zenchuk, A. V. Zaluzhnaya
 
No 2 (2003): ISSUE 2 THE CONCEPT OF IMPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE TRACK Abstract
H. H. Zhelnin, V. S. Lysiuk, V. V. Kuznietsov
 
No 20 (2008): ISSUE 20 THE INFLUENCE OF CARS ACQUISITION PARAMETERS ON THEIR IDLE HOURS ON MARSHALLING YARD Abstract
H. I. Muzykina, T. V. Bolvanovska, Ye. M. Zhorova
 
No 4 (2004): ISSUE 4 EVALUATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF THE INCLINATION ANGLE OF TRACTION ON A VERTICAL LOADING OF THE WHEELSETS OF TWO-AXLE TRUCKS OF THE LOCOMOTIVE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TRACTION Abstract
O. M. Bondariev, T. O. Ryzhova, O. O. Bondariev
 
No 3(57) (2015) THE INFLUENCE OF THE MAIN PARAMETERS OF TRAIN TRAFFIC VOLUME ON TOTAL PROFITS OF RAILWAYS Abstract
H. YA. Mozolevich, A. V. Troian
 
No 37 (2011): ISSUE 37 The fundamental principles of full-sized technology for check on strength a new point equipment Abstract
K. V. Moiseenko
 
No 6(78) (2018) IMPROVEMENT OF SUPERVISORY CONTROL OF TRAIN MOVEMENT BY MEANS OF INTRODUCTION OF OPERATIONAL ZONES Abstract  PDF  HTML
H. I. Nesterenko, P. V. Bech, M. I. Muzykin, S. I. Avramenko
 
No 1 (2003): ISSUE 1 ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF THE WEIGHT OF THE TRAIN ON THE DYNAMIC LOADING OF THE ELECTROMECHANICAL ASYNCHRONOUS TRACTION DRIVE DURING THE SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE POWER SUPPLY OF STATOR WINDINGS Abstract
O. M. Bondariev
 
No 20 (2008): ISSUE 20 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CUTS DIVISIONS NUMBER ON THE ARROWS AT THE DISSOLUTION OF THE ROLLING STOCKS Abstract
V. I. Bobrovskyi, O. V. Kudriashov, L. O. Yefimova
 
No 5 (2004): ISSUE 5 NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF LONGITUDINAL AND DYNAMIC PROCESSES IN FREIGHT TRAINS WITH DISTRIBUTED TRACTION Abstract
L. O. Muhinshtein, I. O. Yabko, S. I. Lisieiev
 
No 34 (2010): ISSUE 34 DETERMINE OF ACCESSIBLE TRAFFIC WAYS OF TRAINS IN THE RAIL NETWORK Abstract
A. A. Bosov, Yu. V. Chibisov
 
No 6(78) (2018) EVALUATING THE QUALITY OF CARGO DELIVERY USING THE COEFFICIENT OF DEVIATION IN THE ARRIVAL TIME OF TRAINS Abstract
B. A. Tseyko
 
No 14 (2007): ISSUE 14 MODELING THE RELATIVE MOTION OF MAGNETIC LEVITATING TRAIN Abstract
V. O. Poliakov, M. M. Khachapuridze
 
No 28 (2009): ISSUE 28 THE IMPROVEMENT OF INTERACTION TECHNOLOGY OF MINING AND METALLURGICAL COMPLEX ENTERPRISES IN THE DIRECTION OF DONBASS - KRYVBAS BY USING STRICT SCHEDULE Abstract
O. Yu. Papakhov, N. O. Logvinova
 
No 18 (2007): ISSUE 18 THE TIME TRAINS LOSSES ON SECTIONS OF SPEED LIMITS Abstract
M. B. Kurgan, O. S. Markova
 
No 14 (2007): ISSUE 14 THE INFLUENCE OF VARIOUS FACTORS ON LOSS OF ELECTRIC ENERGY IN THE TRACTION NETWORK WHEN THE AC LOCOMOTIVES Abstract
S. V. Vlasievskyi, O. A. Klinkova
 
No 5(77) (2018) SYNERGETIC APPROACH TO THE CALCULATION OF ONE-GROUP TRAIN FORMATION PLAN Abstract
V. Y. Negrey, K. M. Shkuryn
 
No 11 (2006): ISSUE 11 DETERMINE THE REQUIRED QUANTITY OF SEMI TIME-TABLED TRAIN TO EXECUTE A GIVEN WORKLOAD MANEUVERING LOCOMOTIVES FOR PASSENGER STATION Abstract
B. Ye. Bondar, Ya. V. Bolzhelarskyi
 
No 28 (2009): ISSUE 28 SIMULATION OF RAIL DIRECTIONS WORK Abstract
D. M. Kozachenko, H. Ya. Mozolevych, O. V. Vlasiuk
 
No 18 (2007): ISSUE 18 ANALYSIS OF THE EXPONENTS OF TRAIN DISPATCHERS Abstract
H. Ya. Mozolevych
 
No 6(48) (2013) Dynamic sufficiency of the magnetically suspended train Abstract
V. A. Polyakov, N. M. Khachapuridze
 
No 1 (2003): ISSUE 1 DEVELOPMENT OF THE METHOD OF OPTIMUM ADJUSTMENT AREAS FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY TRAINS Abstract
M. B. Kurhan
 
No 16 (2007): ISSUE 16 THE INFLUENCE OF SPEED LIMITS ON THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE OF TRAINS Abstract
M. B. Kurhan, O. S. Markova
 
No 17 (2007): ISSUE 17 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNOLOGISTS PERFORM A REPAIR PATH FOR LONG-CLOSED DRIVING AND FINDING TRAIN SPEED AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THESE WORKS Abstract
M. I. Umanov, V. V. Tsyhanenko, O. H. Reidermeister, N. V. Khalipova
 
No 29 (2009): ISSUE 29 THE MEASUREMENT ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE IN THE REVERSE TRACTION NETWORK Abstract
T. M. Serdiuk, O. V. Zavhorodnii, V. I. Havryliuk
 
No 29 (2009): ISSUE 29 BRAKING OF HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER TRAINS WITH REGARD TO THE OPERATION OF AN ELECTROMAGNETIC RAIL BRAKE Abstract
N. Je. Naumenko, I. Ju. Khyzha, Je. H. Boghomaz
 
No 17 (2007): ISSUE 17 THE RESULTS OF RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE RELIABILITY OF THE SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC CONTROL MODES, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC CONTROL MODES OF TRACTION AND REGENERATIVE-RHEOSTATIC BRAKING ON TRAINS ER2T Abstract
M. H. Visyn, B. T. Vlasenko, S. O. Sokolov
 
No 32 (2010): ISSUE 32 ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF THE OPERATIONAL FORMATION TWO GROUP TRAINS ON THE INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK Abstract
M. P. Bozhko, O. O. Mazurenko
 
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