SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS / STANDARDS - YEAR 2025

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E-Mobility as a Driver for Change: Towards a Gender-Transformative and Just Transition to Electric Mobility in Vietnam

The project aims to promote electric mobility as a catalyst for systemic change in Vietnam by advancing a gender-transformative and socially just transition to electric transport. It focuses on integrating gender equality and social inclusion into electric mobility policies, programs, and implementation frameworks, particularly in the two-wheeler segment. The project provides evidence-based analysis and policy recommendations to support inclusive, equitable, and sustainable electric mobility development in Vietnam.

Research on Developing Technical Standards and Test Methods for RFID Readers Used in Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Systems in Vietnam

The project aims to conduct research to support the development of technical standards and test methods for radio frequency identification (RFID) readers used in electronic toll collection (ETC) systems in Vietnam. The study focuses on managing connection quality and improving the operational efficiency, reliability, and interoperability of non-stop electronic toll collection systems nationwide.

Research on Developing Criteria for Green Railway Stations and Green Railway Depots and Proposing Policy Mechanisms to Promote Green Transformation of Railway Stations and Depots in Vietnam

• To develop a comprehensive set of criteria for green railway stations and green railway depots as a basis for application to newly built facilities as well as existing stations and depots undergoing green transformation.
• To propose incentive mechanisms, support policies, and implementation roadmaps for the construction of new green railway stations and depots, and for the upgrading and conversion of existing facilities in accordance with green development criteria in Vietnam.

Research on Developing a Technical Handbook for Forgiving Road Design for National Highways

The project aims to study theoretical foundations and technical solutions and to develop a technical handbook guiding the design of National Highway alignments, roadside areas, and road corridors in accordance with the forgiving road concept, with a focus on improving traffic safety and reducing the severity of road accidents.

Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Quantitative Assessment of Multi-Hazard Risks (Landslides, Flash Floods, and Erosion) Affecting Agricultural Ecosystems in Dak Lak Province

(Provincial-Level Project)

Dak Lak Provincial People’s Committee

The overall objective of the project is to quantitatively assess multi-hazard risks—including landslides, flash floods, and erosion—in Dak Lak Province using artificial intelligence techniques.
Specific objectives include:

• Developing a multi-hazard risk zoning map using machine learning techniques integrated with GIS for Dak Lak Province;
• Developing an open-source WebGIS system to support management, storage, and dissemination of information on disaster-prone areas;
• Proposing solutions to mitigate the impacts of natural hazards on sustainable agricultural ecosystem development in Dak Lak Province.

Railway Infrastructure – Rail Fastening Systems – Part 1: Vocabulary

This national standard specifies terms and definitions used in the ISO 22074 series related to rail fastening systems and forms part of the national standards system for high-speed railway infrastructure.

Railway Infrastructure – Rail Fastening Systems – Part 2: Test Method for Longitudinal Rail Restraint

This standard specifies laboratory test procedures to:
a) Determine the maximum longitudinal force that can be applied to a rail fastened to sleepers, baseplates, or slab track components without causing non-elastic displacement of the rail, or to determine longitudinal stiffness for embedded rail systems;
b) Determine shear and slip displacement data required for calculating bridge–track interaction.

Railway Infrastructure – Rail Fastening Systems – Part 3: Proof Load Test Method for Pull-Out Resistance

This standard specifies laboratory test procedures to determine the force required to pull out anchored rail fastening components beyond the specified value (ultimate load test). The test applies to fastening components embedded in concrete, installed in pre-formed or drilled holes, or fastened to timber, composite, or steel sleepers. The test does not apply to embedded rail systems.

Railway Infrastructure – Rail Fastening Systems – Part 4: Test Methods for Resistance to Repeated Loading

Railway Infrastructure – Rail Fastening Systems – Part 5: Test Method for Electrical Resistance

This standard specifies laboratory test procedures to determine electrical resistance under wet conditions between running rails created by rail fastening systems installed on steel sleepers, concrete sleepers, supports, or ballastless track structures. It applies to embedded rails and relates to signaling currents only, excluding traction currents. The standard includes both reference and alternative test procedures.

Railway Infrastructure – Rail Fastening Systems – Part 6: Test Method for Resistance to Severe Environmental Conditions

This standard specifies laboratory test procedures to determine the effects of exposure to severe environmental conditions on rail fastening systems. The test applies to complete fastening assemblies, including embedded rails with mechanical fastening components, but does not apply to adhesive-based embedded rail systems.

Railway Infrastructure – Rail Fastening Systems – Part 7: Test Method for Clamping Force and Uplift Stiffness

This standard specifies laboratory test procedures to determine the clamping force exerted by fastening systems on the rail foot and, where required, the uplift stiffness of the system. It applies to fastening systems with or without baseplates on all types of sleepers, beams, and ballastless track elements, excluding embedded rail systems.

Railway Infrastructure – Rail Fastening Systems – Part 8: Test Method for Vertical Stiffness

Railway Applications – Concrete Sleepers and Bearers for Track – Part 1: General Requirements

Railway Applications – Concrete Sleepers and Bearers for Track – Part 2: Prestressed Monoblock Sleepers

This standard specifies additional technical requirements and quality control procedures related to the production and testing of prestressed monoblock concrete sleepers for railway tracks.

Railway Applications — Track Geometry Quality — Part 1: Characterization of Track Geometry and Track Geometry Quality

Railway Infrastructure — Rail Welding — Part 1: General Requirements and Test Methods for Rail Welding

This standard specifies requirements for the approval and/or qualification of welding procedures, contractors, welders, supervision, and acceptance of welds performed in factories and/or on track. It applies to the following rail welding methods:
a) Flash Butt Welding (FBW);
b) Gas Pressure Welding (GPW);
c) Aluminothermic Welding (ATW);
d) Enclosed Arc Welding (EAW).

The standard applies to new flat-bottom rails with weights ranging from 43 kg/m to 75 kg/m, of identical section and steel grade. It does not specify detailed requirements or test methods for individual welding processes, which are defined in subsequent parts. It excludes welding for crossings, turnouts, signaling joints, rail repair, and safety provisions, and does not define competency requirements for personnel or organizations.

Railway Infrastructure — Non-Destructive Testing on Rails in Track — Part 1: Requirements for Ultrasonic Testing and Evaluation Principles

Railway Applications — Polymeric Composite Sleepers, Bearers and Transoms — Part 1: Material Characteristics

Railway Applications — Polymeric Composite Sleepers, Bearers and Transoms — Part 2: Product Testing

This standard specifies various test methods to verify the performance of polymeric composite sleepers, bearers, and transoms used in track structures. It applies to products installed on ballasted and ballastless tracks.

Railway Applications — Polymeric Composite Sleepers, Bearers and Transoms — Part 3: General Requirements

This standard specifies general requirements to ensure the performance of polymeric composite sleepers, bearers, and transoms used in railway track structures. It applies to installations on tracks with or without ballast.

Railway Applications — Braking System — Quality of Compressed Air for Pneumatic Apparatus and Systems

This standard defines quality classes of compressed air generated by air generation and treatment units (AGTU) and used in pneumatic apparatus and systems of railway vehicles. It applies to AGTUs and may also be applied to all pneumatic equipment and systems on railway vehicles.

Railway Applications — Coating of Passenger Rail Vehicles

This standard specifies performance requirements and acceptance criteria for coating materials used on passenger rail vehicles, locomotives, and components. It also provides guidance on coating application processes, surface preparation, inspection and verification methods, repair, refurbishment, and testing to assess minimum performance. The standard applies to all coating types (liquid, powder, etc.) used on vehicle bodies and onboard equipment.

Railway Applications — Vehicle Reference Masses

This standard specifies reference mass categories used to define requirements for railway vehicles. Reference masses apply to complete vehicles and may also be applied to specific systems or components. The standard does not replace mass or loading conditions defined in product standards and applies to all railway vehicle types.

Railway Applications — Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems for Rolling Stock — Part 1: Terms and Definitions

This standard specifies terms, definitions, symbols, and abbreviations used for HVAC systems on railway vehicles, including locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars, urban rail vehicles, and high-speed trains. It aims to standardize terminology for design, manufacturing, installation, operation, maintenance, and management, ensuring international consistency. Energy efficiency and detailed test methods are addressed in other parts of the standard series.

Railway Applications — Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems for Rolling Stock — Part 2: Thermal Comfort

This standard specifies a general approach to achieving thermal comfort in passenger compartments of mainline, intercity, and urban railway vehicles used in public transport. It provides guidance on defining conditions, performance values, and measurement methods for comfort parameters. The standard does not apply to driver cabs.

Railway Applications — Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems for Rolling Stock — Part 3: Energy Efficiency

This standard applies to the calculation, measurement, and verification of energy consumption of HVAC systems for passenger areas of railway vehicles. Energy consumption is assessed in accordance with thermal comfort requirements defined in ISO 19659-2 for different categories of passenger rail vehicles.

Railway Applications — Calculation of Braking Performance (Stopping, Slowing and Stationary Braking) — Part 1: General Algorithms Utilizing Mean Value Calculation

This standard specifies methodologies and general algorithms using mean values to calculate braking forces, stopping and slowing distances, stationary braking, power, and energy for railway vehicles. Calculations may be applied at any stage of design, manufacturing, testing, verification, or investigation, without defining acceptance criteria.

Railway Applications — Calculation of Braking Performance (Stopping, Slowing and Stationary Braking) — Part 2: General Algorithms Utilizing Step-by-Step Calculation

This standard specifies calculation methods using instantaneous values to determine braking performance, braking power, and energy for railway vehicles. It applies throughout the vehicle lifecycle and does not define acceptance criteria or provide design guidance for braking system selection.

Railway Applications — Recyclability and Recoverability Calculation Method for Rolling Stock

This standard specifies methods for calculating recyclability and recoverability rates of locomotives and rolling stock. The method applies primarily to newly designed vehicles but may also be used for existing vehicles depending on data availability. Calculations may be applied at any lifecycle stage and are independent of geographical conditions.

Railway Applications — Suspension Components — Part 1: Characteristics and Test Methods for Elastomer-Mechanical Parts

This standard applies to elastomer-mechanical components installed on railway vehicles and similar guided transport systems. It specifies required characteristics and test methods for rubber and rubber-metal components and excludes air springs, dampers, hoses, seals, and drive belts.

Railway Applications — Suspension Components — Part 2: Approval Procedure and Quality Monitoring for Elastomer-Mechanical Parts

This standard specifies customer approval procedures, product quality evaluation, and production quality monitoring for elastomer-mechanical parts as defined in ISO 22749-1, excluding air springs, dampers, hoses, seals, and belts.

Railway Applications — Bodyside Windows for Rolling Stock

Railway Applications — Braking System — General Requirements

This standard specifies general principles and requirements for braking systems applicable to all types of trains throughout design and operational lifecycle. It does not define braking performance criteria.

Railway Applications — Braking — General Vocabulary

This standard standardizes terminology related to braking systems and braking processes for all types of railway vehicles, serving as a foundational reference to ensure consistency in technical communication, design, operation, and international interoperability.

Railway Applications — Rolling Stock Maintenance — Vocabulary

This standard defines commonly used terms and definitions applied in rolling stock maintenance activities.

Railway Applications — Concepts and Basic Requirements for the Planning of Railway Operation in the Event of Earthquakes

This standard specifies concepts and basic operational planning requirements to mitigate risks during earthquakes. It applies only to operational measures and excludes infrastructure-related measures. Residual risks may remain.

Railway Applications — Driving Simulator for Driver Training

This standard specifies minimum functional and technical requirements for driving simulators used for driver training across mainline, urban rail, tramway, and light rail systems.