The authors put forward a technique of stationarization of the failure flow intended for calculating reliability rates of aging objects of transportation and communication networks. They propose to substitute a stationarization of a real non-stationary failure flow for a stationary one with a parameter ƛ_c , chosen on the basis of some additional considerations, and study two possible approaches to solve the problem.

The author proposes some approaches of the assessment of measurement uncertainty caused by inadequacy of mathematical models of studied objects, examines functional models, linear and instantaneous models of signal transformation operators (as random quantity or random function).

The author analyzes the principles of compositing of flight information for the pilot of an aircraft and defines an index of minimum timetable for man – information environment interaction, necessary to ensure pilotage quality. The author studies the transition to analog visualization of parameters series. He examines superimposed analog and digital visualization of some flight parameters by one pictorial element like “scalepointer” or by one fragment of common data field of data display system as integral flight parameter, tries to create a uniform theoretical basis and techniques to design data display system with integral parameters.

The author continues the study (see MT Journal 2009 vol.2) on dependencies of the structure of elementary events on probability of wheelset skidding of a freight railway car and presents a definition of the zones of estimation of probability of the events preceding skidding. The difference (Δψ) (based on the dependencies of standard calculation of automatic brake) between a calculated and a real creep coefficient is grounded as a parameter, defining conditions of the beginning of wheelset skidding, caused by reduced creep coefficient, wheelset unloading, off-nominal displacement of spring-mounted parts of a wagon (events A, B, C respectively). The parameter Δψ serves to formalize the conditions causing the events A, B, C.

The article refers to the upgrading of elementary components of optoelectronics. The authors use the theory of waveguides and mathematical simulation of wave processes in planar multilayer wave conductor to calculate the correlation between parameters of optical devices and the quality of their fabrication. The propagation constant b is defined by solving of a set of equations and by finding a dispersion relation with the help of MathCad. The simulation proves that the reflection factor of wave conductor, which is equal to relation between the energy of electric field in the cladding and the energy in the core, depends on the wave length. The study on the field of a waveguide in a cross section permits to find optimum parameters (N , nj) of a waveguide to reduce losses in the cladding. The results give the opportunity to assess the outlooks for resolving capacity of manufacturing technology for multilayer structures which are elementary components for semiconductor devices, especially for the structures less than 100 nm (low-dimensional and quantum structures).

The method proposed by the author is intended to design the tank cars, allowing modeling of longitudinal oscillations of liquids in a tank car without natural experiments. The author describes solution of a problem of defining of the frequencies of natural vibrations of the liquid, which relates to a probable resonance effect during car movement, that causes a risk of sharp increase of an amplitude of relocations, accelerations and efforts, effecting the car elements. He also uses a variational method to model luquid’s vibrations.

Innovative development of railways presumes close alliance of science and industries. The cooperation between transport enterprises and universities allows to generate new ideas, implement strategy of technical modernization

The author examines possibilities of use of solar power plants as autonomous or emergency sources of energy in Siberian and far-Eastern regions and reviews the circuitries of transformation of solar power into electric signal and its accumulation for control of railway traction power substations, signaling and block systems.

The author uses concepts of mathematical statistics and probability theory to formulate technique to define twenty-four-hour efficiency coefficient of a transformer working under permanently changing traction load. The results of the study can be useful for detecting real power losses in transformer devices, for power saving and to assess necessity and efficiency of parallel operation of several transformers for common load.

The authors describe the researches on resonance wave oscillations in the port of Kholmsk and negative influence of the sea elements on unloading of the trains arriving to Sakhalin from the continent port of Vanino by train ferry. The authors used autonomous and cable recorders of sea-floor hydrostatic pressure that reflected the variations of sea surface. It was proved that during tsunami the zero mode of resonance oscillations with 8 min period increased largely in the port bay. During the storms not only the zero mode but also the peer longitudinal seiche of the bay increased. This seiche has nodal line in the center and antinode in the apex of the bay.

The author argues necessity of considering efficiency coefficient of electric locomotive during recuperative braking to set power consumption rates and examines the problems of power recuperation and losses.

The system of rate setting and accounting of electric power consumption is of greatimportance for power saving in electric train traction. But the author argues that this system should be supplemented with method of calculation and statistic estimation of power losses caused by fixed speed limits.

World economics attempts to find appropriate instruments in order to launch a transition to a new phase of sustainable growth. These circumstances outline crucial importance of innovative development and flexible adaptive management of transportation systems.

The authors put forward a methodology to organize and select places of deployment of transportation and logistics centers and container yards. Methods are based on social, economic, infrastructural, market oriented classified factors, instruments of game theory. They propose a preliminary layout for regional network of transportation and logistics centers within Urals federal district.

The author considers optimization of material flows within freightage market, transportation costs, marketing objectives, economic meaning of logistics. The author points out that the marketing permits to see the outlooks for economic situation, regional deployment of industries, forthcoming goods’ flows, sphere of circulation and thus has a special role in forecasting of freightage. The article contains a brief review of existing and prospective forms of analysis and prognostics of the freight market (EUIndex ofInland Freight Transport Volume relative to GDP, cargo-index of Gudok newspaper, goods traffic rate), as well as of structural support of such activities within the Russian Railways. The author outlines the positive role of JSC Russian Railways-Logistics and proposes to found a marketing and logistics council to promote long-terms end-to-end links.

A retrospective review of public-private partnership describes capacity, forms of economic interaction, structural and law aspects of business cooperation of the state and enterprises in transport sphere.

The author considers topical issues of risk management in construction of transport facilities and argues that some new forms of potential risks affecting construction projects are not considered properly, causing thus a rise in cost and delays in handing-over of the construction works. The author suggests standardizing risk management process and offers appropriate risk analysis methods.

The author defines dependencies between passenger flows and fare levels, proposes algorithms of optimized variants of high-speed routes, considers integral economic impact, supply and demand factors.

The author studies problems of megalopolises and its periphery, economic efficiency of removal of freight and marshaling yards and operations out of greater transportation junctions and hubs, proposes comparative factors, rates and variables.

The authors study is devoted to designing and engineering of a test site for geoinformatics technology and satellite navigation systems, based on a cooperation of research teams.

The author analyzes the experience of designing of computer-aided control systems for locomotive facilities of railways and the problems occurredin approbation andimplementation of the projects of computerized systems of control of traction rolling stock operation. The cumulated experience allows creating a computerized system responding to the demands of Russian Railways business. The system should ensure necessary information output as well as solution of main tasks via synergy of economical and mathematical methods and modern electronic devices of data processing.

The authors study a problem of arrangement and deployment of telecommunication network devices and propose a method to calculate a choice factor on the basis of certain criteria considering correlations of delay, loading, efficiency, reliability and costs.

The authors, using data on the fires occurred at JSC Russian Railways facilities, study possibility to enhance fireproofing of rolling stock, infrastructure, diminishing thus material losses. They pay special attention to fireproofing by reducing flammability caused by low-calorie ignition sources. They also compare the results of different tests of fireproofing of materials

The author proposes a comparative review of main systems and software packages of computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering (CAD/CAM/CAE) used in designing of transport facilities, such as AutoCAD, Unigraphics NX, T-FLEX/ISPA, KOMPAS.

The authors argue that updating of the design of specialized railway cars and innovation management of freight companies are indispensable for quality service for transport clients, higher competitiveness of transportation cargo facilities and rational market oriented rail freightage

Hanin M.S. International Merchant Shipping. Economics. Politics. – Moscow, Transport literature: TransLit publications, 2011. – 128 pp.

International aspect has always been an inherent feature of mercantile marine and of its operation, nevertheless national interests of the respective states (non necessarily those of the flag) have also been of great importance. The own shipping resources ensure for national economics an independence of foreign trade, a certain autonomy regarding freight market situation. The reviewed book describes different aspects of this topic.

The authors review the history of development of railway network in the Russian Far Eastern region, outline the role of Trans-Siberian railway and Baikal – Amur railroad. They substantiate the necessity to consider strategic factors while designing future outlooks and the importance of construction of new transportation corridors

Mikhail Dolivo-Dobrovolsky (born in January, 1862) was a prominent Russian scientist and inventor. His name is well known in electrical engineering. His merits were particularly important for developing electric alternating current motors which are used nowadays for transportation as well as in other industries.

The authors review the process initiated to create tuning-centers in Russian universities as an implementation of a competence-based approach of the engineer training, particularly in the sphere of ecological engineering, and consider intermediate results of participation of MIIT in TEMPUS Tuning Russia three-year program. The article describes some problems and presents a brief comparative analysis of classification of engineering skills and abilities as well as of universe of discourse and of relevant subject fields.

Russian language qualifications, speech high standards, ensured by new training techniques, contribute to students’ success in professional training and researches.