Rail transport — the path from the past to the future

Abstract

On the eve of the approaching 200th anniversary of railway transport, the role and signifi of railways in the history of mankind are considered. A brief overview of ideas and implemented technologies is given, in chronological order, the path that the railways have traveled from slow-moving cars to modern super-express trains that compete with airliners are traced. In the conditions of an intensively operating railway network, professional qualities and the level of training of railway specialists are of particular importance. The development and improvement of a complex complex of railways is directly related to and depends on the level of training. Today, a specialist must perfectly know and understand the essence of the processes occurring in the transport system, the patterns and rules for the maintenance and repair of vehicles, ensure the safety of train traffic and labor safety. It is extremely important to know your past, to remember the path that our railways have traveled. The modern era of improving the transport system shows that railways have excellent prospects. The study of the history of railway transport demonstrates how great is the contribution and how great is the importance of the achievements of domestic railways in world practice.