As a result of the rapid growth of urban agglomerations observed in recent decades, the volume of municipal solid waste (MSW) has increased significantly. This growth has become one of the most pressing environmental problems faced by modern cities. The main reason for the sharp increase in MSW volumes is the existing system focused on constant consumption. People have begun to produce more and more waste, while the production capacity for recycling in most cases is insufficient. In such conditions, the usual methods of waste disposal, primarily landfill disposal, become ineffective and even dangerous. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the development of a new waste management mechanism aimed at moving from waste disposal to recycling. The article proposes a variant of the system, the purpose of which is to sort waste and transport recyclables by rail to remote processing facilities and optimize the logistics process, which will increase the efficiency of collection and disposal of MSW, reduce the negative impact on the environment and ensure sustainable economic development. Further research and practical application of the proposed approaches can significantly improve the situation in the field of waste management.

 The study provides an overview of the practice of organizing ecological tourist routes in railway transport. 
Rail transportation is a relevant tool for mitigating environmental impacts, and reducing the share of road transportation in favor of rail is a useful factor in maintaining environmental balance.

This article examines the experience of introducing digital technologies into the transportation process on the Russian railway network, based on the principles of interoperability, using the example of a dynamic model of infrastructure utilization (hereinafter referred to as DMZI) for general and nonpublic use. The issues of relevance, advantages and disadvantages of DMZI are currently being raised, and the problem of integrating operational information between related information and computing systems used by Russian Railways to ensure timely fulfillment of obligations under the transportation process is being considered in detail.

This article discusses the principles and algorithms underlying the methodology for determining optimal time allocation schemes for infrastructure maintenance and repairs while ensuring specified transport volumes. The relevance of this topic is driven by the need to enhance the efficiency of transport system operations and minimize maintenance costs. The study analyzes existing approaches to planning repair work and proposes new algorithmic solutions that consider various factors influencing the repair and maintenance process. The authors present approaches for developing different scenarios of time allocation schemes for infrastructure maintenance and repair, along with criteria for selecting the most optimal among them. The effectiveness of the proposed algorithms is evaluated based on real operational data, confirming their practical significance. In conclusion, the article discusses prospects for further research in this area, including the potential for automating this methodology to improve the accuracy of repair and maintenance planning. The results of this study may be beneficial for specialists in railway infrastructure maintenance and repair, as well as for managing transportation processes.

The modern world is constantly improving – ideas that seemed unrealistic a few years ago have become real today. The development of technologies and the integration of automation systems into the logistics process provides not only new opportunities, but also causes the need for maintenance and provision of cargo transportation. Since logistics concerns processes related to the production, transportation and redistribution of material and technical means, the logistics process should be considered as a mechanism for planning and implementing the movement and maintenance of resources. Logistics depends on the ability to perform logistical tasks at a high level and, the higher the level of organization and conduct of logistics operations, the more competitive Russian business is, the population is provided with food and goods, and the mechanism of the state is well coordinated. In this regard, a high level of logistics is a task of national importance, and the development of an automated system of logistics processes seems to be an extremely important and necessary task for the formation and organization of an effective logistics system. This article will consider the automation of logistics, substantiate the use of automation systems in the concept of seamless logistics, as well as identify problems in this area and suggest ways to improve.