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RTRI is the main developer behind the Japanese [[JR-Maglev|Maglev train]]. |
RTRI is the main developer behind the Japanese [[JR-Maglev|Maglev train]]. |
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== Main office and branch office == |
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* Kunitachi Institute - 2-8-38 Hikari-cho, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo, 185-8540, Japan |
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* Wind Tunnel Technical Center |
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* Shiozawa Snow Testing Station |
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* Hino Civil Engineering Testing Station |
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* Gatsugi Anti-Salt Testiong Station |
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* Tokyo - 844 Shin-Kokusai Bldg. 3-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan |
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* Shinjuku |
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The RTRI is developing a [[variable gauge axle]] system ([[Gauge change train]]) to allow {{railgauge|1435}} [[Shinkansen]] trains to access {{railgauge|1067}} lines of the original rail network. <ref> [http://www.jrtr.net/jrtr36/pdf/f04_soe.pdf Japan Railway & Transport Review - see page 6] </ref> |
The RTRI is developing a [[variable gauge axle]] system ([[Gauge change train]]) to allow {{railgauge|1435}} [[Shinkansen]] trains to access {{railgauge|1067}} lines of the original rail network. <ref> [http://www.jrtr.net/jrtr36/pdf/f04_soe.pdf Japan Railway & Transport Review - see page 6] </ref> |
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Revision as of 13:31, 15 December 2009
Abbreviation | RTRI |
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Formation | December 10, 1986 |
Type | Japanese Foundation |
Purpose | Research and consulting of the railway technology. |
Headquarters | 2-8-38, Hikaricho, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo |
Location | |
Region served | Japan |
Official language | Japanese |
Leader | Eisuke Masada (正田 英介) chairperson |
Affiliations | Japan Railways Group |
Budget | 15.3 billion YEN (FY 2009) [1] |
Staff | 512 (as of October 1, 2008) |
Website | www.rtri.or.jp |
Railway Technical Research Institute (鉄道総合技術研究所, Tetsudō Sōgō Gijutsu Kenkyūsho), or RTRI (鉄道総研, Tetsudō Sōken), is the technical research company under the Japan Railways group of companies.
Overview
RTRI was established in its current form in 1986 when the Japanese National Railways was privatised and split into separate JR group companies. RTRI conducts research about everything related to trains, railways and their operation. Funding is received from the government as well as the private railway companies. RTRI works both on developing new railway technology, such as magnetic levitation, and improving the safety and economy of current technology.
Research topics include earthquake detection and alarm systems, systems for detecting obstacles on level crossings, improving adhesion between train wheels and tracks, reducing energy usage, noise barriers and preventing vibrations, among other topics.
RTRI is the main developer behind the Japanese Maglev train.
Main office and branch office
- Research facilities
- Kunitachi Institute - 2-8-38 Hikari-cho, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo, 185-8540, Japan
- Wind Tunnel Technical Center
- Shiozawa Snow Testing Station
- Hino Civil Engineering Testing Station
- Gatsugi Anti-Salt Testiong Station
- Office
- Tokyo - 844 Shin-Kokusai Bldg. 3-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
- Shinjuku
Gauge change
The RTRI is developing a variable gauge axle system (Gauge change train) to allow 1435 Shinkansen trains to access 1067 lines of the original rail network. [2]