Projects

In 2025, USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten's 168 research projects generated revenue of around EUR 6 million. Interdisciplinary projects have grown in importance in recent years as a means to identify suitable answers to modern-day issues and devise appropriate solutions.
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self_DEBASE -Self Destructive Brake Shoe

Developing a breakable brake shoe to avoid damages when a train starts moving if it is accidentally forgotten on the track

RANCARE

International scientific exchange on the conceptualisation of the rationing of nursing staff.

Seed funding to extend research in railway technology

Establishing a research focus on alternative engine systems, energy efficiency, digitisation and automation.

TRANSREGIO

Investigating the effectiveness of measures for closing the gap between the railway networks of the Czech and Austrian state railway companies