JSC NIIAS

The Institute employs over 100 doctors and candidates of sciences, over 1000 highly qualified engineers and experts involved in fundamental and applied research. The activities conducted by the Institute are innovative in their nature. JSC NIIAS holds a comprehensive range of state licenses, including authorizations to perform activities involving information classified as state secret.

The year 2016 marked 60 years since the establishment of the Research and Design Institute for Information Technology, Signalling and Telecommunications in Railway Transportation. The history of the Institute begins with the creation of the Design Bureau of the Main Directorate for Signalling and Communication of the Ministry of Railways of the USSR. On February 14, 1956 the Design Bureau was established by order of the Minister of Railways of the USSR.

Here, for the first time in the Soviet Union an automatic block system based on noncontact semiconductor elements was developed and later field tested at the Yakhroma – Dmitrov and Ramenskoye – Perovo lines of the Moscow Railway.

In mid-1990’s, following the adoption of the Railway industry information systems deployment program, the Institute was expanded and renamed NIIAS ZhT. Dedicated units of VNIIZHT were included in the Institute. Their experts brought advanced scientific know-how in automation, communication and information systems. The systems developed with their assistance remain in operation throughout the country’s railway network even today.

In 2000, in order to consolidate research and design activities in the area of railway information technology, NIIAS ZhT was reorganized into the head research establishment of the industry, Russian Research & Design
Institute for Information Technology, Signalling and Telecommunications in Railway Transportation of the Ministry of Railways of the Russian Federation.

In the area of process automation the Institute has undertaken a significant amount of work on integrated traffic management centers. A single data communication network has been developed that ensures the interaction of all subscribers and remote computers in accordance with the requirements of international standards.

In 2007, due to the reorganization of the Russian Railways the Joint Stock Company NIIAS was established as a subsidiary of JSC RZD.

Today, JSC NIIAS is a leading industry research institute whose activity is aimed at increasing the efficiency and safety of railway operations based on advanced computer technology, automation, control, telecommunications and other advanced solutions.

JSC RZD has formally assigned JSC NIIAS to lead the following strategic industry development activities:

development and implementation of integrated intelligent railway operations control and automation systems,
deployment of satellite and geoinformation technologies,
development and deployment of LED technology,
development and deployment of train control and protection systems along with other railway automation technology,
cybersecurity.

Membership of JSC NIIAS and its representatives in foreign and Russian associations and communities

International organizations
JSC NIIAS is an affiliated member of the International Union of Railways (UIC)
- International Railway Research Board (IRRB)
- Asset Management Working Group (AMWG)
JSC NIIAS is involved with committees of the Organization for Cooperation of Railways at the level of official experts
- Working Group on Coding and IT
- Commission on Transport Law (development of technical specifications for cargo placement and fastening)
- Commission on Transport Policy and Development Strategy
- Commission on Infrastructure and Rolling Stock (signalling and communication networks)
JSC NIIAS is an official member of the Russian Association of Railway Equipment Manufacturers
- Committee for development and implementation of electrical and intelligent control and safety systems
JSC NIIAS takes part in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) at the level of official experts
- Technical Committee 9 Electrical equipment and systems for railways and the AHG 9 working group
- MT 62236 working group
Dr. Efim Rozenberg, First Deputy Director General of JSC NIIAS, is an active member the Association of German Engineers (VDI)
Russian organizations
JSC NIIAS is an active member of ZHELDORTRANS, the Russian National Industry Association of Railway Transportation Employers

JSC NIIAS is an active member of the Self-Regulating Organization Association of Research Organizations of the Railway Industry

JSC NIIAS is an active member of the Self-Regulating Organization Association of Design Organizations of the Railway Industry

JSC NIIAS is an active member of the Self-Regulating Organization Association of Civil Engineering Organizations of the Railway Industry

Academy of Electrical Engineering of the Russian Federation
- Dr. Efim Rozenberg, First Deputy Director General of JSC NIIAS, is the chairman of the Safety Systems in Transportation Board
Russian Transport Academy
- Dr. Efim Rozenberg, First Deputy Director General of JSC NIIAS, is a member of the Academy’s Executive Committee
Ministry of Transportation of the Russian Federation
- Dr. Efim Rozenberg, First Deputy Director General of JSC NIIAS, and Mr. Vladislav Tamarkin, Deputy Chief of Training Center, are active members of the Research and Development Board