AIRSC RAIL SAFETY NEWS
AIRSC RAIL SAFETY NEWS (A Unit Of All India Rail Safety Council) bi-monthly Magazine aims to stimulate the quality of service for railway passengers and freight customers by improving the knowledge on the effectiveness and efficiency of capacity management, timetabling, management and safety of railway operations. It covers the whole range of light rail, metro, heavy and high-speed railway systems. The journal will create a platform for the regular transfer of knowledge, new tools and discussion of innovative contributions regarding the analysis of passenger and freight railway transport, estimation of traffic demand and capacity, design of timetables, scheduling of trains and crews, dispatching, signalling, train control, automatic train operation, optimal use of rolling stock and energy in order to increase the efficiency and competitiveness of passenger and freight transport.
The journal presents innovative theoretical approaches, high-tech concepts, new technologies, financing, and business management models and tools that can provide higher flexibility, performance and punctuality of trains operating on dedicated lines and in heterogeneous networks. Journal of Rail Transport Planning & Management integrates the expertise from different scientific disciplines as physical planning, transport modeling, traffic analysis, (system) engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, economics, and (transport) policy analysis.
The articles accepted comprise generic theoretical research projects, original, concise transport, and business plans, pilot technical and economic feasibility analyses, as well as genuine impact assessment studies in the railway domain.
Journal of Rail Transport Planning & Management supports the development of a Network of Excellence in the field of railway system planning, operations research, business development, traffic control, and operations management. It brings together academics and professionals who advise governments, railway infrastructure managers, train operating companies, and industrial suppliers on promising and successful innovation strategies for railway transport policy, lines, networks, operations, and management.
ALL INDIA RAIL SAFETY COUNCIL
AIRSC Rail Safety News
(A Unit of All India Rail Safety Council)
Mission:
AIRSC Rail Safety News is a bi-monthly magazine dedicated to enhancing the quality of railway services for passengers and freight customers. The publication seeks to improve knowledge and practices in railway safety, operations, and management. It serves as a platform for the exchange of innovative ideas, tools, and advancements in rail technology, capacity management, and safety measures.
Scope:
The magazine covers a comprehensive range of topics across light rail, metro, heavy, and high-speed railway systems, focusing on the following areas:
Safety and Operations:
Updates on Indian Railways safety management, research, and technology.
Information on passenger amenities, travel safety, and station security.
Guidance from the Railway Protection Force for passenger safety.
Rail e-safety and security solutions.
Technology and Innovation:
Latest technological developments in rail safety and operation.
New projects and announcements in Indian Railways and metro systems.
Modern timetabling, traffic demand analysis, and train control systems.
Education and Development:
Awareness programs for children’s rail safety education.
Student seminars, industrial training, and workshops.
Information about rail museums and heritage for educational purposes.
Events and Recognition:
Coverage of seminars, conferences, and panel discussions.
Updates on awards presented by the All India Rail Safety Council.Vision:
The journal aspires to integrate expertise from diverse disciplines, including engineering, economics, policy analysis, computer science, and transport modeling. It supports innovative research, business strategies, and practical tools for improving rail transport efficiency, performance, and safety.
Indian Railways and Metro Rail are committed to ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable journey for all passengers. By bringing together professionals, academics, and policymakers, the magazine fosters collaboration to advance railway safety and operations on both national and international levels.
As the largest railway network operated by a single government, Indian Railways is truly the "Lifeline to the Nation." Through AIRSC Rail Safety News, we invite you to "become a voice for a better India" and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our cherished railways.
