In the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, a group of dedicated researchers at the Railway Construction Institute under the Academy of Railway Science is actively contributing their expertise to increase the country’s railway transport capacity.
Their past contributions to ensuring safe and efficient railway service include the study and implementation of concrete sleepers and versatile fixtures suitable for various railway sections. These innovations have provided a scientific and technological foundation for strengthening railways.
The institute’s scientists have also played a pivotal role in establishing the standard for jointless railways in DPR Korea, along with the associated laying method designed to enhance railway transport capacity.
Recently, their focus has shifted towards improving the stability of railways through the creation of a measuring instrument for inspecting roadbeds essential for proper railway laying. The scientists meticulously developed the technical plan, manufactured the instrument, and conducted numerous field tests to ensure its accuracy in measuring the state of various roadbeds.
Despite facing challenges and setbacks during the process, the scientists successfully completed the instrument, which has demonstrated its performance and advantages at major railway construction sites. Section Chief Choe Su Hyong emphasizes their commitment to ongoing research, stating, “We still have many problems to solve. We will intensify the scientific research to lengthen the life of rails and make an active contribution to increasing the strength of the railways.”
Currently, the scientists at the institute are diligently working to uncover further research findings that will contribute to the continuous enhancement of the country’s railway transport capacity.
