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The Advisability of Using Dual Gauge for Expansion of the International Traffic
(Printing House “Technologija”, Kaunas, Lithuania, 2020) Kurhan, Mykola ; Kurhan, Dmytro ; Husak, Marina ; Hmelevska, Nelya
ENG: The possibilities of railway transport for the organization of transportation between the countries are not used to the full extent, since there are a number of technical reasons. The usage of dual gauge (1435/1520 mm) is one of the solutions. As an example of using dual gauge is the international project "Rail Baltica", Lviv railway and etc.
Analysis of Feasibility for Implementing European Standard Railway Tracks in Ukraine
(Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania, 2023) Kurhan, Mykola; Kurhan, Dmytro; Hmelevska, Nelya
ENG: The contemporary challenge at hand pertains to the development of theoretical, methodological frameworks, and practical guidelines for establishing railway mainlines in Ukraine aligned with European standards. The objective of this research involves scrutinizing diverse scenarios and, based on this analysis, evaluating the prospects of constructing European standard railway tracks within Ukraine. The introduction of a 1435 mm gauge railway network on a new route within Ukraine necessitates substantial investments in transport infrastructure construction and procurement of rolling stock. An unbiased assessment and definitive determination of prospective directions demand an examination of key criteria characterizing rail-oriented agglomeration tendencies and the volume of transit transportation for both passengers and freight. Additionally, the analysis takes into account the techno-economic potential of these directions.
Analysis of Stress-Strain State Changes in Railway Tracks During Transition to European Gauge
(IOP Publishing, 2024) Fischer, Szabolcs; Kurhan, Dmytro; Kurhan, Mykola; Hmelevska, Nelya
ENG: The geographical location of Ukraine facilitates its integration into the transportation network connecting European countries. Various options exist for transitioning from the gauge of 1 520 mm to the European standard gauge of 1 435 mm. This paper aims to analyze the changes in the stress-strain state of railway track elements during the reconstruction of existing sections from the 1 520 mm gauge to the 1 435 mm European gauge or to a dual gauge of 1 435/1 520 mm. To perform these calculations, a spatial model of dynamic deformations in the railway track is employed, based on the principles of elasticity theory. The results of the analysis indicate that the post-reconstruction railway track elements do not exceed permissible stress levels. However, the implementation of a combined railway track complicates the stress state of the ballast layer, leading to asymmetric stresses along the length of the sleepers, which vary depending on the track on which trains operate. There will also be a redistribution of stresses acting on the ground structure, which remains in place after years of operation. The research results identify changes in the stress-strain state of the railway track and can be used to justify measures for the appropriate reinforcement of the ballast layer and the ground structure.
Determination of the Type and the Length for the Transition Curves on the Directions of High-Speed Train Operation
(Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary, 2022) Kurhan, Mykola ; Kurhan, Dmytro ; Husak, Marina ; Hmelevska, Nelya
ENG: In many countries around the world, a cubic parabola is used as transition curves in a simplified form. Today, the properties of many mathematical curves are well studied, which can be used as transition curves. The object of research is the process of restructuring transition curves when organizing high-speed trains operation. The use of modern means of mathematical modelling allows to add a number of dynamic characteristics for evaluation parameters of motion in the curved sections of the tracks. Thus, with an increase in speed for transition curves, both the values of unbalanced acceleration and its change in time, and also the velocity attenuation of oscillations of rolling stock when moving from a transition curve to a circular curve or to a direct section. On the basis of the conducted research, it has been found that when increasing the speed of the vehicle movement in the range from 120 to 200 km/h, the length of the stabilization section increases at the output of the curvature by an average of 20 m for every 40 km/h. The analysis showed that with correctly set parameters of transition curves, which correspond to the maximum speed of movement and radius of a circular curve, the strength and reliability of the bearing elements in the structure of the permanent way and the travel comfort are fully ensured.
Development of High-Speed Railway Network in Europe: A Case Study of Ukraine
(Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary, 2024) Kurhan, Mykola; Fischer, Szabolcs; Tiutkin, Oleksii L.; Kurhan, Dmytro; Hmelevska, Nelya
ENG: The current task today is the development of theoretical and methodological approaches, as well as practical recommendations for determining the technical feasibility of creating high-speed railway (HSR) lines in the European context. The development of railways in individual countries, followed by the creation of a pan-European high-speed railway network, has raised questions about the compatibility of the technical systems of individual national HSRs. This paper addresses these issues using the example of Ukraine. The research is based on an analysis of scientific developments related to the design of HSR lines and the synthesis of European experience in identifying priority route directions in Ukraine. For comparing various scenarios for the development of railway connections, the authors have developed a forecasting and efficiency assessment model based on the Net Present Value (NPV) indicator. It has been demonstrated that considering the population attracted to HSR and the volume of transit passenger transportation alone is insufficient to achieve the normative investment payback. This situation can only be rectified by implementing mixed traffic involving high-speed passenger trains and accelerated freight trains. However, mixed traffic of passenger and freight trains on high-speed rail lines may face numerous issues and constraints that require careful planning and coordination.
Development of the High-Speed Running of Trains in Ukraine for Integration with the International Railway Network
(Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary, 2022) Kurhan, Dmytro ; Kurhan, Mykola ; Hmelevska, Nelya
ENG: Most European countries successfully solve the problem of national passenger transportation due to a significant increase in speed. Such measures are carried out both on existing railways through their modernization, and on specially built lines. Mass passenger transportation along the HSN has confirmed their extremely high reliability, safety, economic efficiency, ecological cleanness, and attractiveness for passengers. The creation of international networks based on the potentials of individual countries leads to the need for establishing the following operational and technical parameters of domestic high-speed railway lines, which would have operational compatibility with the Trans-European HSN. The interconnection between the volume of passenger traffic with the specified factors allows to predict promising passenger flow and evaluate the effectiveness in the organization of high-speed running in a particular direction. The economic integration of countries in the European Union allows increasing passenger flows on international travel. This circumstance leads to the problem solution in connecting national high-speed highways into a single European network.
Enhancing Railway Section Capacity, during Expansion of the European Railway Network
(Óbuda University. Budapest, Hungary, 2025) Kurhan, Mykola; Kurhan, Dmytro; Hmelevska, Nelya
ENG: The Trans-European Transport Network was established by the European Union to connect Europe from west to east and north to south through a transportation network. One of the challenges in organizing barrier-free railway connections across European countries is the varying track gauge. Some European countries continue to use gauges different from 1435 mm. The aim of this study is to provide a scientific justification for reconstruction options, for a railway section, taking into account technical, economic, and other aspects, as well as to develop recommendations for a successful transition to European track standards. In this work, the authors examined the Kovel-Sarny-Korosten section, which is part of the Warsaw-Kyiv route. This route is one of several options for upgrading to European gauge to create a continuous railway network between the European Union and Ukraine. The research methodology and scientific approaches may vary depending on the characteristics of the sections being considered. In this study, the authors implemented the following sequence of steps: determined the maximum freight capacity for each segment, assessed the existing capacity, analysed reconstruction measures, and evaluated the effectiveness of reconstruction options. The modernization of the railway corridor under consideration has significant potential to improve transport connectivity between Ukraine and Poland, as well as to stimulate economic development in the regions through which this route passes.
Improvement of The Railway Track Efficiency by Minimizing the Rail Wear in Curves
(IOP Publishing Ltd., 2020) Kurhan, Mykola ; Kurhan, Dmytro ; Novik, R.; Baydak, Sergii; Hmelevska, Nelya
ENG: The article presents the analysis results for the parameters measurements of the rail track and the ratio between values of the vertical and side wears of rails in curves of different radii under different operating conditions. It is shown that the installed elevations of the outer rail do not meet the contemporary requirements in increasing the efficiency of the track while minimizing the rail wear. At the second stage of the research, various sections were examined by type of traction, technical equipment, plan parameters and the longitudinal profile. As an example, the results of calculations are presented in Lviv-Rava-Ruska section as a promising project that can ensure the integration of railway transport in Lviv-Warsaw direction. Analysis of the results obtained with the help of the software package – MoveRW and RWPlan programmes, allowed to determine such a combination of elevations of the outer rail in curves, so that trains of different categories realize the lowest values of cross unbalanced accelerations, which provide the minimum wear of rails in compliance with regulatory requirements for unbalanced acceleration, changing this acceleration in time, elevating speed of a wheel on the removal of the outer rail.
Increasing the Efficiency of the Railway Operation in the Specialization of Directions for Freight and Passenger Transportation
(Obuda University, Hungary, 2022) Kurhan, Mykola ; Kurhan, Dmytro ; Husak, Marina ; Hmelevska, Nelya
ENG: It is shown that in the mixed traffic of trains compared to the directions specialized for transportation of freight and passengers, the traffic capacity is sharply reduced, and costs on repairs and maintenance of track infrastructure increase by 1.5-2 times. The paper outlines ways to solve the problem in the distribution of directions with mainly freight and passenger traffic to increase the traffic capacity of transportation on the rail network. Among the activities, there is the transmission of transit freight flow on parallel runs. Furthermore, changing the operation conditions of railways in the case of implementing the high-speed trains traffic requires strengthening the existing railway lines in the event of insufficient reserves.
Innovative Approaches to Railway Track Alignment Optimization, in Curved Sections
(Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary, 2024) Kurhan, Mykola; Kurhan, Dmytro; Hmelevska, Nelya
ENG: The efficient advancement of railway transportation is impossible without the integration of cutting-edge innovations. This study places emphasis on the application of computer modeling for railway track alignment, enabling the determination of an optimal strategy for rectifying curves within the plan. This approach ensures enhanced accuracy and effectiveness in curve realignment efforts. The calculations involved in plan correction are not only essential for addressing track deviations but also for solving a set of challenges associated with increasing permissible travel speeds. Particular significance is attributed to the reconstruction of track alignment, especially for international routes transitioning from wide (1520 mm) to standard European gauge (1435 mm). The incorporation of innovative technologies for railway curve correction, along with line plan optimization across multiple track sections, facilitates the realization of maximum stipulated velocities while ensuring safety, smoothness of motion, and passenger comfort. The investigation results detailed in this paper were conducted with support from a grant provided by The National Research Foundation of Ukraine under the project, "Scientific Justification of the Introduction of the European Track on the Territory of Ukraine in the Post-War Period".
Innovative Technologies for the Introduction of High-Speed Train Operation (on the Example of Track Maintenance in the Plan)
(Technologija, Kaunas, Lithuania, 2022) Kurhan, Mykola ; Kurhan, Dmytro ; Husak, Marina ; Hmelevska, Nelya
ENG: The purpose of the work is to research the process of introducing innovative technologies in the organization of highspeed train operations. The new knowledge is based on such scientific approaches as a comprehensive and detailed study of various aspects of innovative activities, which has provided an opportunity to increase the interoperability of the European transport system and recommend measures to organize high-speed train operations. The research used analysis methods to study the main directions in the introduction of innovative technologies and technical solutions in the field of, firstly, track infrastructure, scientific publications on the current state and trends in the European system of international railway transport, including innovative ways of development.
Maintenance Reliability of Railway Curves Using Their Design Parameters
(Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary, 2022) Kurhan, Mykola ; Kurhan, Dmytro ; Hmelevska, Nelya
ENG: Based on the conducted monitoring of the railway track operation, it is shown, that most curves fail to meet the source nameplate data. Proposals have been developed to reduce the intensity of the track disorder, due to the reduction of curve parameters to the normative requirements, operating in Ukraine. Recommendations obtained in this work will contribute to the effectiveness of design decisions, determine the quality of the reconstruction projects in general and the expediency of its implementation in particular, they will be useful for carrying out activities to improve the smoothness of trains movement, increase the speed and level of travel comfort, in the curved tracks, especially in the future development of high-speed train implementations.
Perspectives of High-Speed Train Traffic in Ukraine at the Stage of Integration with the European Network
(Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania, 2021) Kurhan, Mykola ; Kurhan, Dmytro ; Husak, Marina ; Hmelevska, Nelya
ENG: The extension concept of the high-speed network for Eastern European countries has been formulated the implementation of which will allow integrating the railways of Ukraine into a high-speed network of Europe. Based on the analysis of long-term tasks, the following issues are subject to the rationale: the implementation of speed (161-200 km/h) and high- speed (250-350 km/h) train traffic in Ukraine, transition to a new track, which in its parameters will ensure the implementation of high-speed train traffic, the use of rolling stock with the tilting of car bodies, constructing the uropean standard gauge. Based on the results of scientific developments, the authors outlined the ways to solve the problem concerning the designing route of the high-speed network and the creation of a
A Systematic Approach to Designing High-Speed Railway Track: European Perspective
(Printing House “Technologija”, Kaunas, Lithuania, 2024) Kurhan, Mykola; Kurhan, Dmytro; Hmelevska, Nelya
ENG: This paper presents a systematic methodology for designing European-standard railway tracks, considering topographical and geological factors. The objective is to analyse various scenarios and assess the feasibility of constructing European-standard railway tracks in Ukraine. The study is based on an analysis of scientific developments in the field of railway design and construction across different track gauges.

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