Railway Construction Research Articles

A Systematic Analysis of the Quality of Profit Growth in Chinese Construction Firms

China is a country with a large land area and a large population, but the infrastructure is relatively poor. After decades of hard work by the Chinese people, they increased dramatically, and the infrastructure has improved significantly. China now has the world’s largest range of motorways and highspeed railways. At the same time, thirty years ago, China’s per capita residential space was relatively small. Study the quality of profitability of China’s construction companies in the golden period through the most representative listed construction companies in China in the last 10 years, and it hopes to study the characteristics of the construction industry and hope to understand some deeper issues through this. The research subjects selected for this report are all public companies listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange or the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in China. The following three factors have contributed to this improvement: the massive construction of speed railway companies and the construction of high-speed railways. Vigorous development of the real estate industry formed the golden period of China’s first three decades of rapid development of construction companies.

How do the construction of urban high-speed railways influence green total factor energy efficiency?

As a typical measure for reducing carbon footprint, the opening of high-speed railways (HSRs) is a powerful lever for attaining the strategic purpose of carbon peak and carbon neutrality. Derived from the data of 265 prefecture-level cities in China from 2001 to 2018, this study adopts the Dynamic Network Slacks-Based Measure (DNSBM) model and introduces link variables and carry-over variables to conduct a dynamic assessment of green total factor energy efficiency (GTFEE). The study finds that the opening of HSRs significantly improved the GTFEE and this conclusion is robust under multiple conditions such as PSM-DID, counterfactual test and exclusion of other policy interference. Heterogeneity analysis indicates that the construction of HSRs has a more significant positive influence on GTFEE in smart city pilot cities, non-old industrial base cities middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB). Mechanism testing indicates that economy concentration effect, structural optimization effect, and innovation driven effects are the transmission channels of HSRs in promoting low-carbon transition.

Становление Новониколаевска/Новосибирска как столицы Сибири в начале 1920-х гг.

The development of Novonikolaevsk (Novosibirsk) and its transformation into a city of all-Siberian importance is connected with the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway and the growth of the city’s economy due to its favorable geographical location. The decision about Novonikolayevsk as a residence of Siberia’s governing bodies was made in a hurry, with the resistance of various interested parties and was finally approved in the spring of 1921 in the conditions of acute crisis caused by the consequences of the civil war. In such an environment the mass transfer from Omsk and the organization of all-Siberian institutions in Novonikolaevsk began, with the simultaneous creation of provincial government bodies in the city as well. As a result, this led to enormous problems with the accommodation of numerous employees with their families and strenuous efforts to overcome the housing crisis. Radical measures were taken to solve the difficulties: emergency commissions were set up to search for and distribute premises, mass evictions outside the city of residents not connected with service in Soviet institutions were carried out. But these measures had only a minor effect — the housing crisis and the shortage of office space persisted for decades.

Сибирь в работе Пьера Леруа-Больё «Обновление Азии: Сибирь, Китай, Япония»

Introduction. The article discusses the representation of Siberia in the work of the French author Pierre LeroyBeaulieu “The Renewal of Asia: Siberia, China, Japan” (1900). Materials and Methods. “The Renewal of Asia: Siberia, China, Japan” has not been translated into Russian and is being introduced into scientific circulation for the first time. It presents a positive image of Russia. Pierre Leroy-Beaulieu's paper is a serious work based on statistics, scientific research and personal observations that he made during his trips in Siberia. The work uses the methodological principles of the interdisciplinary scientific direction of imagology, as well as research approaches of spatial imperial history, which involves not only the study of the practices of space development, but also its representation. Analysis. With the reference to specific examples the article examines how Pierre Leroy-Beaulieu constructed the space of the “new” Siberia. He associated the renewal of Siberia with the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway, which he considered “the masterpiece of the century”. The author focused the reader’s attention on evidence of progress and urbanization, wrote about the potential of Siberia, but did not forget about the problems and obstacles to development. He destroyed the markers of mystery and danger of this territory and the image of Siberia with ”bad reputation” that existed in French discourse. The article examines how the author helped his readers to “imagine” the great spaces of Siberia. Comparing the space of Siberia with the space of North America, the author sought to make Siberia understandable to Europeans and mentally bring the space of Siberia closer. The image of Siberian cities in the work of Pierre Leroy-Beaulieu is studied. Attention is paid to the author's idea of the tolerance of Russians and their relationships with the native population. The article will also present facts from the biography of the author, who came from the well-known Leroy-Beaulieu family. Results. The analysis of the source showed that in place of the old image of Siberia with a «bad» reputation, which did not correspond to the new realities of the late 19th – early 20th centuries, the image of a “new” Siberia was constructed in French discourse.

Analysis of Railway Bridge Girder Installation and Construction Technology--Based on BIM Technology

Abstract The emergence of BIM technology has caused changes in the field of construction, which is of great significance to improving the construction technology and management level of roads and bridges. In this paper, the overall framework of the railroad bridge BIM model is constructed by utilizing several BIM software to display its corresponding geometric construction information and line information. Based on the relevant information, construction simulation technology is combined with BIM technology to propose a lean management model for a railroad bridge construction site. Specifically, it first checks the mechanical properties of the bridge plate to ensure the safety of its installation, and then optimizes the progress of the construction phase under the constraints of the construction site, realizes the deviation warning, and ensures the optimal completion of the construction project. The results show that the paving layer connection structure has an optimal load transfer effect in the range of 0-502kN. However, cracking at the critical point of the pressure plate can result in plastic deformation before. At the same time, the vibration of the abutment plays an important role in the safety of the overall bridge structure, and the abutment height of the bridge should be controlled within 40M. By optimizing the construction schedule of beams and slabs, the contract period can be shortened by up to 19 days, and the expected cost can be reduced by 760,000 yuan. The research results accumulate methods for applying BIM technology in the installation and construction stages of railway bridge beams and slabs.

ЗАХІДНОЄВРОПЕЙСЬКИЙ ФАКТОР ІНДУСТРІАЛЬНОГО РОЗВИТКУ ЛУГАНЩИНИ НАПРИКІНЦІ XVIII – ПЕРШИЙ ПОЛОВИНІ ХІХ СТ.

The article researches the role of foreign specialists – Europeans in the formation of the industrial base of the Luhansk region at the end of the XVIII – the first half of the XIX century. It is noted that despite its political and scientific importance, this topic is practically not researched by representatives of Ukrainian historiography. First of all, are highlighted the activities and results of Charles Gascoigne, who in 1795 created two leading Luhansk enterprises – a coal mine in Lysychansk and a metallurgical plant in Luhansk. Are shown the reasons for the failure of the Gascoigne project, the most important of which is the lack of infrastructure that would allow the supply of industrial products from the Luhansk region to the southern region of modern Ukraine. This problem is tried to overcome with the help of foreign specialists, who proposed the organization of water communication on the Siverskyi Donets River for the transportation of industrial goods. As a result of the conducted research, the authors reached the following conclusions. The development of industry in the Luhansk region, which involved European specialists at the end of the XVIII century failed. The main reason for this failure was the lack of infrastructure to connect the Luhansk region with the southern regions of Ukraine. The proposed projects of European specialists in the organization of the river connection did not bring a positive result. Created by the voluntarist decision of the government of Catherine II, cut off from the places of supply and leading sales markets, the base of heavy industry in the Luhansk region was barely able to support itself in the first half of the XIX century, and could not provide resources and cannons during the war of 1853 – 1856. As is known, the ineffective support of the army became one of the main reasons for the humiliating defeat. The next period of industrial development of the Luhansk region (more successful) began in the 1870s and was associated with the wide involvement of private foreign capital and the active construction of railways. We will consider this aspect in the following scientific articles.

О ПРИЧИНАХ ОТСТАВАНИЯ УРАЛЬСКОЙ МЕТАЛЛУРГИИ В ПОРЕФОРМЕННЫЙ ПЕРИОД

The article considers the reasons for Russia’s lagging behind in the process of the Great Divergence. In this regard, an important role is played by the analysis of the factors that caused the slow development of heavy industry in 1860–1875, during the period of intensive railways construction. In all Western countries, the construction of railways gave a powerful impetus to the development of heavy industry, but this did not happen in Russia. Among the reasons for this phenomenon, they usually point to the limited forest resources that could be used by the metallurgy of the Urals, difficulties in transporting products, and the impossibility of competing with cheap English metal under duty-free imports. The author demonstrates that these reasons were not the main ones. As the progress of the Ural metallurgy at the end of the 19th century showed, there were enough forest resources provided they were used economically. Upon closer examination, it turns out that, despite the difficulties of delivery and the relatively high price, the Ural rails made of high-quality metal were more profitable to operate than the English ones. The reason why the Ural factories received few orders lay outside the market economy; this reason was the distortion of the concession system by corrupt influences. The concessionaires, taking advantage of the lack of control, overestimated the cost of the railroad, then built it using cheap English rails, and credited the savings to their income.

Mongolia's "New Revival Policy": infrastructure priorities

The article examines the features of the “New Revival Policy” of Mongolia - the first stage of the long-term strategy “Vision - 2050”. The policy marks an important step in adjusting economic policy in the face of global challenges and aims to encourage Mongolia’s post-pandemic recovery by opening up the country to domestic and foreign investment. The author analyzes the six priority areas of new policy: the revival of the border checkpoints, energy, industrialization, urban and rural recovery, green development, and public sector efficiency. The author briefly examines the recovery of border crossings, transport and logistics network of Mongolia, including the construction of railways, the opening of international airports, the establishment of “dry ports”, etc. The author highlights the specifics of foreign trade and related cargo flows, notes the extreme relevance of large-scale infrastructure construction and upgrading. In addition to ensuring conditions for effective foreign trade, it is important for Mongolia to use its advantages as a transit territory, especially in the current period, when China is actively promoting overland cargo transportation to Europe, and Russia is focusing on the eastern direction. Mongolia intends to speed up the launch of new railway and road corridors: the plans of the “New Revival Policy” include the construction of the Choibalsan – Khuut – Bichigt railway in the east and the Arts-Suur – Nariinsukhait – Shiveekhuren railway in the west. Thereby, a favorable environment for strengthening Mongolia’s infrastructure connectivity with neighboring countries will be formed what is an important condition for the development of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor.

Research on energy-saving strategies in the architectural design of the Eastern Railway in the era of artificial intelligence

Abstract This paper takes the air conditioning energy consumption in railroad building design as the main object of analysis and uses an orthogonal experimental design method to study the influencing factors and effects of energy consumption in the Middle East railroad construction design. Stochastic working condition simulation is carried out for the typical models of passenger stations in five climate zones to obtain the data set of the passenger station energy consumption model, and the multiple linear regression prediction models of air conditioning energy consumption in different regions are established. Combined with the hour-by-hour average outdoor temperature, hour-by-hour passenger flow and lighting and related equipment data in the waiting hall of a city in July, the air-conditioning cold load of railroad passenger stations is simulated and analyzed. Explore the implementation effect of energy-saving strategies for railroad passenger station air-conditioning system, and for the traditional PID control strategy, put forward the control strategy based on model prediction, analyze the change of centralized air-conditioning system cold load and the change of the actual performance coefficient of the chiller unit under different control strategies. The data show that compared with the traditional PID control, the model prediction control reduces the total energy consumption by 0.2063, which realizes the energy-saving optimization of the air conditioning system for railroad building design.

Scenario simulation and synergistic effect analysis of CO2 and atmospheric pollutant emission reduction in urban transport sector: A case study of Chengdu, China

Realizing coordinated control of CO2 and atmospheric pollutants in comprehensive transportation in large cities is an important way to promote sustainable urban development. Based on the LEAP framework, this study established a transport CO2 and atmospheric pollutant emission analysis model for Chengdu from 2021 to 2040, set up three main scenarios for the study of carbon peaking trend and 12 sub-scenarios for the study of the synergistic effect of various emission reduction measures. In addition, the synergistic effects were analyzed by radar charts, grading charts of synergistic effects and the synergetic equivalence index. The results show that under the Green Scenario (GS) and the Strengthen Green Scenario (SGS), the CO2 emissions from comprehensive transportation in Chengdu will peak at 26.774 × 106 t and 23.507 × 106 t in 2032 and 2029, respectively. The emissions of other atmospheric pollutants show a general downward trend. Under SGS, The measures that play the greatest role in reducing CO2, CO, VOCs, and NOx emissions by 2040 are NEV (New energy conversion of vehicles), Among them, the CO2 emission reduction rate relative to BS scenario is 20.7%. While the measures that play the greatest role in reducing PM and SO2 emissions are IES (Improvement of emission standards) and SRT (Strengthen railway transportation), respectively. Compared with other measures, the synergistic effect of SRT is the most highest. The emission reduction effect of NEV is most significant, with a synergistic effect level above level II. Under the joint regulation of multiple measures by GS and SGS, the synergistic equivalence index based on air quality standards has been effectively controlled, showing a downward trend. Overall, Chengdu faces challenges due to a large number of motor vehicles and air passenger throughput. Therefore, vigorously developing hydrogen vehicles and electric vehicles, strengthening railway construction in Chengdu, transferring the pressure of civil aviation and road transportation to railway, can make significant contributions to the pollution reduction and carbon reduction of Chengdu's transportation sector.

Management of Electromechanical and Civil Design Interface in Railway Projects through Process Optimization Approach

In this research, we defined Interface Management for Electromechanical and Civil Design Interface in Railway Projects by assessing the facts encountered in the Railway Construction industry to understand what are the causes and recommended solutions to electromechanical design interfaces could be, and providing an interface framework for parties to follow, so that the interface issues are appropriately managed, documented, resolved with practical engineering solutions, implemented, verified, and validated during the project life cycle. This paper presented the data obtained from surveys and interviews conducted with individuals actively engaged in the Railway Industry and relevant research on Interface Management. This research aims to pinpoint the significant factors influencing and hindering the interface between electromechanical and civil design interfaces. Additionally, the study proposed an enhanced Interface Management System framework and streamlined Interface Coordination process for establishing the Type 3 Design Interface between Contractors. Significant factors in the Electromechanical and Civil Design Interface were validated using Statistical Analysis. The study presents an interface coordination approach focused on clear understanding design documents, integrating new technologies, materials, and construction processes, and optimizing efficiency in time, cost, and quality.

철도교통과 한반도 지형 변화

Railways are an indispensable civilization for modernization, but on the other hand, imperialism has two sides as a typical means of invading and colonizing weaker countries. Japan was able to seize and further colonize transportation and logistics on the Korean Peninsula through the construction of railroads. In addition, it used this as a bridgehead to develop a policy of invading the continent.
 After the opening of the port, Japan developed Busan as a base city to promote an aggression policy. Busan was the base city of the railway network, the last stop of the government-affiliated contact line, and the starting point of the Eurasian International Railway. In this process, while Dongnae, a traditional strategic point in the southeastern region of the Korean Peninsula, declined, Busan overtook Pyongyang to grow into Korea's second-largest city. In this process, Dongnae strengthened its character as a recreational tourism city for the Japanese living in Busan.
 The railroads established by Japan reorganized traditional transportation and logistics, and further changed the power relations and topography between cities. The presence or absence of railroads became the main criterion for the rise and fall of cities. As such, it can be seen that railroads were the main means of Japan's colonization of Korea, and were a fundamental force that changed the traditional power relations, topography, logistics, and markets between cities.

러일전쟁 발발 후 대한제국내 동향과 공주 진위대(公州鎭衛隊) 사건

After the start of the Russo-Japanese War in 1904, as Japanese troops were stationed throughout the Korean Peninsula, and more Japanese were employed in the military operation and railway construction, clashes between Koreans and Japanese occurred frequently. Most of the incidents were caused by Japanese domination or criminal acts such as theft, assault, and murder. In order to conduct the war efficiently, Japan monitored public sentiment and trends in Korea. While the Japanese often blamed Koreans for conflicts between Korean and Japanese, they recognised that the number of thefts, assaults, and murders committed by Japanese, and anti-Japanese sentiment was growing among Koreans. Japan attempted to maintain “security” by increasing the number of police stations or dispatching Japanese garrison to areas where conflict was common.
 The “Jinwidae(鎭衛隊) Incident” in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, in September 1904, was similar in nature to incidents elsewhere at the time. In this case, a Korean and a Japanese resident of Gongju, Kan Shintaro, assaulted each other over a minor argument, resulting in minor injuries and damage. However, Japan used the fact that the Koreans involved were soldiers in the Gongju provincial army, Jinwidae and Korean government’s failure to act quickly as a pretext for military intervention. Immediately after the incident, Japan dispatched the Japanese garrison to arrest the soldiers and bring them to Seoul. The Korean government was concerned that the dispatch of Japanese troops would stir up public atmosphere in the Gongju area, and protested to Japan that the Japanese troops' arrest of the Jinwidae soldiers was an act that damaged Korea's national integrity, and engaged in diplomatic negotiations to calm the situation. For the next three months, Korea and Japan argued over the issue of punishment and compensation, but the two sides settled on punishing the Jinwidae soldiers involved in the incident and paying compensation.
 In order to bring Korea under Japanese power, Japan was pursuing a plan to not only win the war militarily, but also to reduce and eventually disband the Korean Army, making it completely dependent on Japanese military power. As Japan was movin g forward with these plan s, an in ciden t in volvin g a Jinwidae soldier in Gongju occurred, and regardless of the nature of the incident, which was a private quarrel and assault between two individuals, Japan responded militarily, spinning it as a demonstration of the “uselessness” of the Korean army.

Xinjiang on the New Silk Road: Kyrgyzstan's Energy and China's Manufacturing Foreign Trade

Located in the northwest of China, Xinjiang plays a key role as an important node of the New Silk Road. The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of Xinjiang's geographical position, economic development, infrastructure construction, cultural exchange and energy resources in this initiative. First of all, Xinjiang's geographical advantages make it a key link between China and Central Asia, Europe and other places, providing a convenient channel for promoting international trade and logistics. Secondly, large-scale infrastructure investment, such as high-speed railway, highway and port construction, has improved Xinjiang's trade and logistics capabilities, and also brought economic growth and employment opportunities. In addition, Xinjiang's multi-culture and ethnic characteristics promote cross-border cultural exchanges and create opportunities for understanding and cooperation between different cultures. Finally, Xinjiang's abundant energy resources are of strategic significance to China's energy economy and help to ensure the country's energy security. This study emphasizes the key position of Xinjiang in the Silk Road, and its positive role in regional economic integration and cooperation, which provides useful insights for further discussion on this issue.

DETERMINATION OF THE COMPRESSION MODULUS WITH A DYNAMIC CIRCULAR PLATE

<p><span class="fontstyle0">Geotechnical soil tests in order to achieve the best possible performance of new buildings or rehabilitation of existing buildings occupy one of the leading places in construction. Due to the lack of investigative work, a large number of buildings are exposed to danger. In order not to have bad effects on buildings in the future, it is necessary to minimize ground subsidence. Testing of the compressibility modulus / determination of the compressibility modulus is performed during the construction of roads, railways, buildings, parking lots and embankments, on the foundation soil, replacement layers, bedding and embankment layers and buffer. The purpose of the test is to ensure that, due to insufficiently compacted layers during installation, they do not settle after some time, as well as cracking of the floor in the building, deterioration of part of the building, deterioration of the pavement structure of roads and parking lots (potholes), etc. A circular plate is the name for an instrument used to test the compressibility module of a building's foundation. A dynamic test with a falling weight plate enables simpler and faster testing and immediate results.</span></p>

DETERMINATION OF THE COMPRESSION MODULUS WITH A DYNAMIC CIRCULAR PLATE

<p><span class="fontstyle0">Geotechnical soil tests in order to achieve the best possible performance of new buildings or rehabilitation of existing buildings occupy one of the leading places in construction. Due to the lack of investigative work, a large number of buildings are exposed to danger. In order not to have bad effects on buildings in the future, it is necessary to minimize ground subsidence. Testing of the compressibility modulus / determination of the compressibility modulus is performed during the construction of roads, railways, buildings, parking lots and embankments, on the foundation soil, replacement layers, bedding and embankment layers and buffer. The purpose of the test is to ensure that, due to insufficiently compacted layers during installation, they do not settle after some time, as well as cracking of the floor in the building, deterioration of part of the building, deterioration of the pavement structure of roads and parking lots (potholes), etc. A circular plate is the name for an instrument used to test the compressibility module of a building's foundation. A dynamic test with a falling weight plate enables simpler and faster testing and immediate results.</span></p>

History of Prostitution in Yogyakarta during the Colonial Era

Prostitution is an illegal activity that has existed since the colonial era. The history of prostitution, especially in Yogyakarta, has existed for a long time. Yogyakarta, which is a tourism city, also has illegal destinations, such as prostitution. The history of prostitution began when there was a railroad construction project, prostitution activities also began to experience growth. But even so, the government did not just remain silent, that's why several policies were issued regarding this prostitution. Because at that time the existence of prostitution had quite a significant impact on the social, economic and health sectors. Departing from this, this study on prostitution aims to provide an overview of how prostitution began in Yogyakarta, and how the government has acted in dealing with this prostitution problem. This study uses historical research methods which use sources in the form of documents and literature studies that are in accordance with the subject matter of this study. There are several steps used, including heuristics, verification, interpretation, and historiography. The results of this study indicate that prostitution is a means of satisfying the sexual appetite of railroad project workers. In addition, because it experienced significant developments, in the end several policies were issued regarding this prostitution. because the existence of this prostitution has an impact on society, especially service providers and perpetrators of prostitution. Apart from that, it also has health impacts, such as the emergence of venereal diseases or what is known as syphilis.

Determination of parameters of anti-heave structures of the subgrade taking into account the freezing system

Background: in the Northern Hemisphere, during the construction and operation of railways, one of the pressing problems is frost heaving. One of the key factors influencing the amount of frost heaving is the occurrence of groundwater relative to the freezing front of the subgrade soils, which is not fully taken into account by existing approaches to determining the parameters of anti-heaving structures. This factor is usually characterized by freezing regimes, there are two of them - open and closed freezing systems. An open system is characterized by the proximity of groundwater to the freezing front, at which there is a constant influx of water (migration) to the zone of phase transitions, which makes the process of frost heaving unpredictable, and the determination of the frost heave ratio incorrect. A closed freezing system assumes the absence or deep location of groundwater (the difference in the level of the freezing front and groundwater exceeds the height of the capillary rise of water).
 Aim: development of a method for calculating the parameters of anti-heaving. structures depending on the freezing regime of railway subgrades.
 Materials and Methods: comparative analysis of methods for calculating the parameters of anti-heaving structures, experimental studies of the process of frost heaving in an open system of freezing of clay soils.
 Results: based on experimental studies of freezing regimes, a differentiated approach to assessing the characteristics of frost heaving is proposed, taking into account the peculiarities of the frost heaving process.
 Conclusion: the proposed method with a differentiated approach compares favorably with existing ones, allowing to reduce the consumption of building materials when designing anti-heaving measures.

Spatial Effects of Railway Network Construction on Urban Sprawl and Its Mechanisms: Evidence from Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration, China

Urban sprawl has become a notable feature in China. Previous studies have found that railway development has a significant effect on urban sprawl. However, the detailed mechanisms of how railways affect urban sprawl have not been studied in depth. Furthermore, China’s railway system has already formed a network. The network status of cities within the railway network may affect urban sprawl, but few studies have examined this factor. In this context, to explore the effects of railway networks on urban sprawl and the mechanisms of these effects, this study applied the social network analysis (SNA) method to measure the indicators of railway network characteristics and conducted panel model regression with the above indicators using the data from 26 cities from 2011 to 2019 in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) in China. The main conclusions are as follows: (1) Railway network construction has a significantly positive impact on urban sprawl through the network agglomeration and diffusion mechanisms. (2) The network agglomeration mechanism improves the location condition of the central cities on the railway network, which encourages urban sprawl as an agglomeration pattern. (3) The network diffusion mechanism enhances the integration of the peripheral cities with the central city on the railway network, which encourages urban sprawl as a diffusion pattern. The network diffusion mechanism is heterogeneous in metropolitan areas (MAs) for the different levels of central city agglomeration. The findings provide a reference for railway construction and urban planning.

Comprehensive Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Application of Foam and Extruded Polystyrene in the Railway Substructure

This article presents the authors’ comprehensive evaluation of the application of specific foam thermal insulation materials, namely expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS), within railway substructures. The assessment extends to real-world conditions on the tracks of Slovak Railways (ŽSR), which share substantial similarities with other countries’ railway networks. The assessment of structural composition and material selection considers these technical aspects, while technological feasibility and the environmental implications associated with material production, delivery, and incorporation into railway construction do not. Additionally, the thermal insulation materials’ qualities are compared against conventional railway substructure materials. In these conventional setups, the thermal insulation layer often incorporates crushed aggregate of specified fractions and parameters in line with legislative standards. This article complements previous research conducted at the University of Žilina, focusing on the application of various thermal insulation materials within railway substructures. These materials were both experimentally tested (scale of 1:1) and numerically modelled, with results previously published by the authors. The published works detail the utilisation of diverse thermal insulation materials in railway substructures, primarily evaluating two crucial technical parameters: the protection of the subgrade surface against adverse effects of frost and, secondarily, their impact on the deformation resistance of the railway substructure.