Frolov V. N., Sevbo V. Yu., Anufriyev I. Ye.

The author proposes a set of measures required for integration of unmanned aerial vehicles into common air space, including safe use of unmanned aviation systems, creation of surface and outer-space infrastructure, conditions of using air space and air fields, introducing amendments to the current aviation legislation.


Keywords: unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned air systems, aviation legislation, common air space.

Contacts: shnyrevag@mintrans.ru

Kiselev I. P.

The paper presents an analysis of Russia’s federal law “On off-street transport and on introduction of modifications in certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation” № 442-FZ, passed on December 29, 2017 and coming into effect on December 30, 2018. The federal law introduces conceptual framework, main objectives and methods for state regulation of off-street transport. The author considers the provisions of the law, concepts and definitions introduced, identifies shortcomings of the conceptual framework and its non-correspondence to a number of definitions customary in Russia’s engineering practice, and provides recommendations for formulating amendments to the law.


Keywords: off-street transport, metro, monorail, funicular, aerial cableway.

Contacts: kis1347@mail.ru

Klyuyev V. V.

The paper considers the problem of the need for legal regulation of functioning of autonomous ships, stressing the need to introduce amendments to the existing legislation. Descriptions of differences of autonomous ship types and difficulties in building regulatory framework linked to that are outlined.


Keywords: maritime law, autonomous ships, on-shore crew, automation levels.

Contacts: amp@pma.ru

Macheret D. A., Ledney A. Yu.

The paper presents long-term analysis of development of transport infrastructure in the Russian Federation. Key directions for increasing competitiveness of Russia’s transport system are presented, and main aspects of influence of transport infrastructure on socioeconomic development of the country are revealed. The conclusion reached is that the implementation of the Complex Plan for Modernisation and Expansion of Mainline Infrastructure may remove transport obstacles preventing Russia’s economy from reaching a higher growth trajectory.


Keywords: transport infrastructure, modernisation prospects, law of priority development of transport infrastructure, macroeconomic meaning of transport, efficiency, private-public partnership.

Contacts: macheretda@rambler.ru

Malevich Yu. V. 

The paper considers current issues in the development of checkpoints on the outer border of the Eurasian Economic Union as one of the key elements of development of the single transport space of the union. Expediency of applying logistical instruments to make decisions on placing, equipping and functioning of these checkpoints is outlined.


Keywords: checkpoint, single transport space, logistics, freight turnover, customs and transport infrastructure, macro-logistics system, link in logistics system.

Contacts: ymalevich@mail.ru

Kuznetsov A. L., Kirichenko A. V., Shcherbakova-Slyusarenko V. N.

The paper considers development prospect of Russian Federation’s transport system on the South-Eastern Asia to Europe direction, orientated towards organising complex freight distribution centres. It is specified that the goals can be achieved only in case of implementing the digitalisation of the transport system taking specific features of transit transportation market into account.


Keywords: transport system, transit transportation, freight distribution centres, digitalisation of transport.

Contacts: thunder1950@yandex.ru

Yevstigneyev I. A., Shmytinskiy V. V.

The paper presents the primary services used in the communication network of the Russian Highways State Company (Avtodor). Requirements for the data transmission channels for the various subsystems of the intelligent transport system are defined. Phasing of network organisation is shown, and communication network schemata at access and interaction levels of network nodes are provided.


Keywords: telecommunications services, integrated road communication network, intelligent transport systems, Russian Highways State Company (Avtodor).

Contacts: victor.v.s@mail.ru

Gladkov G. L., Katolikov V. M., Shurukhin L. A. 

Improvement of qualitative characteristics of Russian Federation’s inland waterways is possible by increasing guaranteed external dimensions of navigable channels and their length on the inland waterways, which will ensure the growth in the waterborne transport shipment volumes. Different approaches and engineering solutions have to be applied for successful implementation of the tasks set on various navigable sections of the inland waterways, depending on the peculiarities of stream conditions and channel operation. The paper formulates recommendations for developing hydro-morphological and technical norms and specifications for construction of low-head water power developments of navigable waterways.


Keywords: stream conditions, low-head water power developments, river bed evolution in the after bay of the hydroelectric complex, deformations of river bed, sediment transport, shipping traffic, bottom dredging, straightening, mathematical and hydraulic simulation, river channel stability.

Contacts: gladkovgl@mail.ru, v.katolikov@mail.ru, lshuruhin123@gmail.com

Koren A. V.

The author considers a set of measures required for further development of civil aviation in Russia. That includes building new and reconstruction of existing domestic aviation infrastructure and borrowing best international practices of developing airport networks. The paper also presents industry-specific forecasts and offers innovative solutions for efficient functioning of Russian Federation’s aviation system.


Keywords: Complex Plan for Modernisation and Expansion of Mainline Infrastructure through to 2024, air transportation, low cost, international benchmark.

Contacts: korenav@aviacenter.org

Yefanov D. V., Plotnikov D. G., Osadchiy G. V., Khoroshev V. V.

The paper considers education as a service, which is a new conception of technical training for the transport industry. Main components of educating systems are presented, key features of each element are described, primary requirements for modern online training systems are formulated. An example of an implemented education system based on the conception of content provision as a service is provided, outlining the expenses at which the economic effect from introduction of such technologies is achieved.


Keywords: education, online training, education as a service, accessibility, hard skills, soft skills.

Contacts: TrES‑4b@yandex.ru, dg-plotnikov@mail.ru, osgerman@mail.ru, hvv91@icloud.com.

Zaykova S. N., Titov A. V.

The authors study the legal status of an external captain of an autonomous above-water marine robot ship, putting special emphasis on peculiarities of legal duties and responsibilities of such an officer. Proposals are made regarding perfecting the norms of maritime law and establishing various guarantees for realising external captain’s rights and duties.


Keywords: external captain, legal status, robot ship, maritime law.

Contacts: snzaikova@rambler.ru, pochta_414000@list.ru

Drozdov V. V., Kosenko A. V.

The paper sums up the practical experience of application of mobile analytical monitoring systems on rail transport, using the example of the TROICA (Transcontinental Observations Into the Chemistry of the Atmosphere) laboratory train. Advanced directions are proposed for application of mobile analytical monitoring systems on the rail transport for the benefit of various agencies.


Keywords: environmental monitoring, railway transport, mobile analytical monitoring systems.

Contacts: vladidrozdov@yandex.ru, a-a-kos@mail.ru

Adadurov A. S.

Thermal detectors do not allow for controlling nascent defects of axle boxes of freight wagons and only get active in fault diagnostics at the last stage of development of defects. The paper presents a system based on acceleration sensors which can double the role of a multi-purpose hardware complex. In addition, the new system would allow for building more accurate forecasts of safe wagon run. The possibilities of the system can be expanded at a later point to include additional functions, wheel thread control and bogie hunting control.


Keywords: train-based rolling stock fault detecting systems, bearing acoustic monitor, algorithm for production of defective axle-box, rolling body shape defect.

Contacts: sekretar_niac@vniizht.ru

Voytenko V. A.

The paper considers new designs for a pincer mechanism with floating brake shoe capable of turning during the braking process of a high-speed train. New designs of ventilated brake disk with a turnaround controlling internal convection during braking are considered, and test data are provided.


Keywords: disk brake, floating brake shoe, turnaround, pincer mechanism.

Contacts: vlvoytenko@gmail.com