Assessment of Erosion Reduction on Railway Slopes Using Geomats

Abstract

The article examines protective forest plantations as a factor contributing to the stability of railway ecotechnical systems under conditions of mobile sands. It is established that, in arid regions, the stability of railway infrastructure is largely determined by the intensity of deflation processes, the level of sand transport, and the degree of protection of the railway right-of-way. The study considers the role of protective forest plantations in reducing wind speed, decreasing deflation load, stabilizing sandy surfaces, and improving the operational stability of railway tracks. It is shown that the combined use of protective forest belts and engineering measures reduces sand accumulation on railway tracks and improves the reliability of railway operation under adverse natural and climatic conditions. The article concludes that protective forest plantations are an important factor in enhancing the stability of railway ecotechnical systems in areas affected by mobile sands.