Between February 17th and March 06th 2025, Mr. Kensuke Nagai, who is a member of the research team of Prof. Koseki at Tokyo University, visited our institute as a guest researcher. During his stay, Kensuke presented us the results of his recent master's thesis "Onboard sensor fusion for continuous train localization using tachometer generator, IMU, GNSS and 1D LiDAR sensor" and in turn got some insights into our current railway operations and timetabling research. We enjoyed the friendly and productive dialogue and look forward to future collaborations with Kensuke and Prof. Koseki.

It was with great regret that we learned of Beate Freudenberg's death. With her open, helpful and lovable nature, she enriched the institute greatly. We will miss her cheerful and warm manner. We look back on the time we spent together with gratitude and will keep it in good memory.
Our thoughts are with her family.

Register here for the 5th Symposium on Railway Law and Technology from 23.06.2025 to 24.06.2025 at the RWTH University Aachen!

We look forward to your participation.

"Oche Alaaf"

We enjoyed a fantastic carnival party together at the institute with a lively atmosphere, a good breakfast and cool drinks. Later, we went to the Fat Thursday party C.A.R.nevaL. together.

In light rail operations, we observe fluctuating demand both over time and across different areas. Together with the IFS and ISB, we are analyzing how light rail services can be better aligned with existing demand during periods and in areas of low utilization. The aim is to enable the most economical operation possible without reducing the attractiveness of public transport.

We are delighted to work on this exciting project, which is funded by the DZSF, over the next two years as the Research Center Railways at RWTH Aachen University.

The VDI expert forum "Green Deal für den Schienengüterverkehr - Die Zukunkt der Güterbahn in Europa" (in german) will take place in Fulda (Germany) on March 6, 2025. The topics of the expert forum include the role of rail freight transport for climate protection, the benefits of the Digital Automatic Coupling (DAK) as well as planning and funding opportunities in the area of infrastructure development.
Discuss with us and look forward to a day of exciting presentations

The 5th Symposium "Eisenbahnrecht und Technik" will take place on June 23 and 24, 2025 at the University of Aachen. Once again, topics at the interface between railroad law and technology will be highlighted. Information can be found here (in german)

A multi-part documentary series, "Bahnsinn Riedbahn: A German Construction Site", on the general renovation of the Riedbahn began in the summer. It accompanies the major construction site with thousands of participants, the 150 replacement buses, the rush on the diversions, the residents and commuters. In the first episode, our institute director, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Nils Nießen, is also there to talk about the challenges and opportunities of modernization. You can find the video on Youtube.