Railway transport has always been the backbone of the transportation system in many countries, serving as a vital element of economic development and social integration. In the face of rapid scientific and technological progress, the industry faces a challenge: how to maintain traditional reliability and safety while making railways more modern, faster, and eco-friendly? These were the key questions addressed by Berik Nurlibekovich Akhmiev during a guest lecture titled “Implementation of Innovative Technologies in Railway Transport,” held on February 21 of this year at ALT University.
Berik Nurlibekovich Akhmiev, Chief Engineer of the Almaty Signaling and Communication Distance – a branch of the JSC “National Company ‘Kazakhstan Temir Zholy’,” began his speech by emphasizing the importance of digitalization. According to him, the implementation of automated train traffic management systems and the use of artificial intelligence to analyze infrastructure conditions significantly increase transportation efficiency. “The future of railway transport is unimaginable without integration with modern IT solutions,” Akhmiev stressed.
Particular attention was paid to environmental aspects. In the global fight against climate change, railways, being one of the most environmentally friendly modes of transport, should fully utilize this potential. The use of alternative energy sources, such as hydrogen fuel and solar panels on train cars, is no longer a fantasy but a reality actively being implemented in several countries.
Concluding his speech, Berik Nurlibekovich Akhmiev highlighted that the success of implementing innovations in railway transport depends on close cooperation between the state, businesses, and the scientific community. “Only by joining forces can we build a transportation system that meets the challenges of the 21st century,” he summarized.
This lecture not only inspired the audience but also reminded everyone of the importance of continuous development and the pursuit of new solutions in the field of transport.
