DEVELOPMENT OF RAILWAY TRANSPORT USING BIG DATA TECHNOLOGIES

Investments in innovation have become key factors for achieving sustainable economic growth and increasing the competitiveness of countries in the modern world. Innovations cover all spheres of life, from technology to social processes, and have a significant impact on economic development. According to the global Innovation Index, many states have increased investments in research and development (R&D). And the railway industry is no exception. Railway transport is an integral part of the modern transport system, which provides mass transportation of people and goods. As traffic volumes grow and transport networks become more complex, there is a need for new technologies that can improve the efficiency and safety of rail transport. The introduction of digitalization in the railway industry highlights the need to integrate big data to optimize processes such as route planning, traffic management and infrastructure monitoring. The article examines the prospects for the development of railway transport using Big Data technologies, focuses on their impact on the efficiency of transportation management and improving the quality of service. The study includes an analysis of existing Big Data application practices and the advantages of such implementations, as well as the trends of these technologies and the benefits of investing in Big Data. The importance of further development of Big Data technologies in the railway industry as a key element of digital transformation, contributing to the competitiveness and sustainability of transport systems, is also emphasized. The results of the study can be useful for practitioners and researchers interested in current trends and prospects of digitalization of railway transport.