Norwegian railways are worn out and have burst capacity

Posted on July 1, 2022 by nradmin

Norwegian railway infrastructure is in an insufficient condition, capacity in Eastern Norway is limited and delays are due to infrastructural conditions. The railway sector also lacks an actor who takes care of the overall responsibility for the railway, in conjunction with other modes of...

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Noise from shipping spreads widely

Posted on June 30, 2022 by nradmin

As part of the research project SHIPNOISE, the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI) performs measurements and calculations to assess the possible impact of ship noise on human health. This type of research is common for road, rail and aviation; for example, we know that...

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No easy task for advanced driver assistance systems to read road markings correctly

Posted on June 27, 2022 by nradmin

It is not always easy for advanced driver assistance systems to read road markings. Sunshine, shadows and rain are just some of the factors that can affect readability. The systems are also occasionally confused by longitudinal cracks. VTI researcher Sara Nygårdhs is project manager for...

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Accidents potentially affected by conditionally automated vehicles in Finland

Posted on June 20, 2022 by nradmin

A recent study identified the potentially affected accidents by conditionally automated vehicles (SAE3) in Finland. The study was based on identifying the road network where the systems can be used and calculating the network’s current safety situation in terms of expected number of injury...

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VTI train simulator on tour

Posted on June 20, 2022 by nradmin

The VTI train simulator was included in a research study during which train drivers were able to try out new designs of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) signalling system. The aim is to create optimal signalling projects combined with the best possible work environment for the...

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The rapid increase of E-scooters translates into more accidents

Posted on May 31, 2022 by nradmin

E-scooters have shown to be a new popular mode of transport. VSO Consulting for the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration's research fund has investigated different aspects of e-scooters such as use and accident risk. In recent years, e-scooters have been making their way as a new active...

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Electrification of the transport sector

Posted on May 17, 2022 by nradmin

Greater knowledge is required to accelerate the electrification of the transport sector. The Swedish Government has tasked the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI) with contributing such knowledge. The first three reports, dealing with digitisation, costs and maritime...

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Electric vehicles cut emissions from goods delivery by 94 per cent

Posted on March 25, 2022 by nradmin

Replacing diesel cars with small electric vehicles virtually eliminated greenhouse gas emissions from goods delivery in downtown Oslo. No conflicts or accidents during the test period occurred, but the efficiency of the logistics was not as good as expected beforehand. These are the main...

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Pedestrian slip-and-fall accidents and their prevention

Posted on March 24, 2022 by nradmin

According to a recent study by VTT, pedestrian slip-and-fall accidents occur frequently during winter causing substantial suffering and societal costs in Finland. Icy walking conditions, insufficient winter maintenance and inappropriate shoes often contribute to falls. Moreover, the consequences...

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Study of infrastructure support and classification for automated driving on Finnish motorways

Posted on March 16, 2022 by nradmin

Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency set a project to assess the feasibility of Finnish motorway section between Helsinki and Tampere on E12 highway for operation of SAE Level 3-4 automated vehicles, to propose a framework for service level classification for them and to prepare a proposal for...

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