Celebrating Two Centuries of Railways in the World

On October 1, 2025, a scientific conference “Two Centuries of Railways in the World and the Development of Railways in Croatia” was held in Zagreb, organized by the Ivo Pilar Institute of Social Sciences. Researchers and experts from various fields gathered to discuss key aspects current technical and infrastructural challenges of the railway system in Croatia.

Our RISED Laboratory contributed to the conference by sharing its extensive experience in monitoring riverbed stability near railway bridges. RISED presented its long-standing expertise in conducting regular underwater inspections of bridge substructures for Croatian Railways (HŽ) and Croatian Motorways (HAC).

The presentation featured an overview of an innovative approach to monitoring riverbed stability near railway bridges using the ScourBuoy device, along with a method for assessing local scour conditions around bridge piers. The work of our RISED team was recognized as a valuable contribution linking scientific research and engineering practice in maintaining the safety and sustainability of railway infrastructure. We were delighted to participate in this inspiring event and look forward to further collaboration and knowledge exchange with the scientific and professional community in the field of railway infrastructure.