Proceedings of the

Second International Conference on

Railway Technology:Research, Development and Maintenance

G.W. Yang, X.S. Jin, S. Krajnovic, C. Wagner A. Gomes Correia,S. Costa D'Aguiar, Y. Momoya, J.M. Goicolea, R.A.B. Canada,

R. Karoumi, A. Nunez, Z. Li, B. De Schutter, M. Steenbergen, K. Six,M. Rosenberger, B. Indraratna, E. Tutumluer, J.A.C. Ambrosio,A. Facchinetti, A. Matsumoto, R. Smith, H. Nakamura, C. Vale,

A. Bracciali, R. Lewis, U. Olofsson, S. Moretto, H.X. Pan, M. Milenkovic,

J.E. Abdalla Filho, R. Carrazedo, E. Kassa, V. Markine, R Koziol,M. de Matos Neves, E. Fortunato, A. Nurmikolu, A. Levchenkov, R. Sarkisyan,

C. Tarawneh and B. Wilson

Edited byJ. Pombo

Including special sessions organised by

CIVIL-COMP PRESS

Contents

Preface

I Special Session: Advances in Mechanics of High-Speed Trains

Organised by Professor G.W. Yang and Professor X.S. Jin

1 High-Speed Feeder Passenger Train: NGT Link

D. Kriiger and J. Winter

2 Hunting of Railway Vehicle under Actions of Steady Aerodynamic Loads in Open Air

X.H. Zeng, J. Lai, G.W. Yang and M.B. Liu

3 Effect of Corrugation of High-Speed Railways on the Dynamic Response of Vehicle

and Track

L. Wu, Y.L. Gu, H.Y. Wang, Z.F. Wen and X.S. Jin

4 Numerical Simulations Investigations of Flow Fields Underneath the High Speed Trains

G. Zhao, H. Li, Y. Yao, D. Guo and G. Yang

5 On-Track Tests and Simulation of Active Secondary Suspension on a Rail Vehicle

A. Qazizadeh, R. Persson and S. Stichel

6 Drag-reduction Design on High-speed Trains with Intelligent Optimization Algorithm

G.W. Yang, S.B. Yao and D.L. Guo

7 Vibroacoustic Problems in High Speed Trains

F. Sorribes-Palmer, G. Alonso and A. Sanz-Andres

8 Characteristics of Train Noise in Crosswind Conditions

Z.X. Sun, G.W. Yang and D.L. Guo

9 Reduction of Carbody Flexural Vibration by High-Damping Elastic Support of

EquipmentT. Tomioka, T. Takigami, K. Aida and Y. Akiyama

10 A New Wheel-Rail Contact Model Integrated into a Coupled Vehicle-Track System

Model considering Wheelset Bending

S.Q. Zhong, X.B. Xiao, Z.F. Wen and X.S. Jin

11 The Influence of the Fairing Shape and Cross Winds on the Aerodynamic

Characteristics of PantographD.L. Guo, Y. Yao, S.B. Yao and G.W. Yang

12 Adhesion Control For a High Speed Train with Multiple Induction Motors Fed by a

Single Inverter

S. Wang, X. Tu, Z.R Yang, F. Lin and Y. Xu

13 Inlluenee of Rail Top Contamination on Transient Rolling Contact of a High Speed

Driving Wheel

X. Zhao, Z. Wen, M. Zhu and X. Jin

14 Numerical Analysis ofHigh-Speed Wheel/Rail Adhesion Considering Non-Newtonian

Interfacial Liquids, Hlastic-Plastic Contact and Temperature

B. Wu, Z. Wen, H. Wang, M. Zhu and X. Jin

15 Impact of Rail Cant on the Wheel-Rail Contact Geometry Relationship of Worn Tread

F. Gan and H. Dai

16 Influence of Rail Cant and Profile on High-Speed Wheel/Rail Contact Behavior and

Wheel Wear

G.Q. Tao, Z.F. Wen, X. Zhao, D.B. Cui and X.S. Jin

17 The Research of the Relation between Wheel Re-Profile and Wheel-Rail Dynamics

for the .ling-Jin Inter-City High-Speed CRH3C EMU

X.Q. Dong. Y.M. Wang, Z.S. Ren and L.D. Wang

18 Effect of Rail Vibration Absorber on Track Dynamical Behavior under High-Speed

Moving Wheel Load

Y. Zhao, X.B. Xiao. Z.F. Wen and X.S. Jin

19 A Novel Real-time Traction Force Reference Distribution Adhesion Control for

High-Speed Trains

L. Hu, J.F. Qin, Z.R Yang, C. Geng and F. Lin

20 Study on Bogie Lateral Stability with One Simple Type of Non-Smooth Element

H. Dong, J. Zeng, B. Zhang and W. Yong

21 Research on the Hunting Instability criteria for High Speed Vehicles

L. Wei. J. Zeng and R. Luo

22 Stochastic Bifurcation of Railway Suspended Wheelset

B. Zhang, J. Zeng and H. Dong

II Special Session: Train AerodynamicsOrganised by Professor S. Krajnovic and Professor C. Wagner

23 The Measurement of Train Aerodynamic Phenomena in Operational Conditions

C. Baker. A. Quinn, H. Hemida, M. Sterling, M. Gallagher, J. Morden and S. Jordan

24 Numerical and Experimental Studies of Train Geometries Subject to Cross Winds

M.M. Fragner, K.A. Weinman, R. Deiterding, U. Fey and C. Wagner

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25 The Grid Strategy of High Reliable Numerical Simulations for Aerodynamic

Performance of High-Speed Trains

C.W. Jiang, Z.X. Gao, J.S. Yang and C.H. Lee

26 Shape Optimization of High-Speed Train with Multiple Aerodynamic Properties

M. Suzuki, M. Satou, T. Ogawa and N. Okura

27 The Influence of Incoming Wind Profile and Its Self-Sustainability on Mean Force

Applied on the High Speed Train Under Cross Wind

D. Zou, W.H. Zhang and G.M. Mei

28 Effects of Section Parameters on Rain Loads on High-Speed Trains under Crosswind

C.H. Xu, C.W. Jiang, Z.X. Gao and C.H. Lee

29 Effects of Nose Shape and Tunne! Cross-Sectional Area on Aerodynamic Drag of

Train Travelling in Tunnels

J.K. Choi, S.M. Jeung and K.H. Kim

30 Aerodynamic Loads on Lightweight Railway Vehicles for the Evaluation of Rollover

Risk

F. Cheli, S. Giappino, G. Tomasini, M. Villani and G. Zanetti

31 Experimental Study on the effect of Crosswind on a Container Train with Different

Load Configurations

S. Giappino, S. Melzi, G. Tomasini and M. Villani

32 Experimental Investigation of Topological Changes in the Flow Field around High-

Speed Trains with respect to Reynolds Number Scaling Effects

U. Fey, J. Ha IT, M. Jonsson, S. Loose and C. Wagner

33 Numerical Simulation of the Aerodynamic Behavior of High Velocity Trains under

Synthetic Crosswinds of Different Shear and Turbulence Characteristics

J. Garci'a, J. Mufioz. A. Jimenez, E. Migoya and A. Crespo

34 Development of a Numerical Modelling of Snow Accumulation on a High Speed Train

N. Paradot, E. Allain, R. Croue, X. De La Casa and J. Pauline

35 High Speed Regulation in Extreme Conditions

G. Saussine and O. Neel

36 Modeling of Aerodynamic Loads on Infrastructure Elements for High Speed Trains

S.M. Kaplunov, B.N. Chetverushkin, S.I. Doubinskiy, N.G. Valles and E.A. Dronova

37 Simplified Model to Estimate Forces on Track Side Objects

S. Rutschmann and K. Ehrenfried

38 Unsteady Simulations in Train Aerodynamics

S. Krajnovic

39 Aerodynamic Shape Optimisation of a High Speed Train Locomotive using AdjointSolver

M. Bujny, A.B. Jaworski and J. Rokicki

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40 Aerodynamic Shape Optimization of the Nose oi" a High-Speed Train subjected to

Cross-Wind Conditions

.1. Muhoz-Paniagua, J. Garcia and A. Crespo

41 Numerical Study of Streamlined Trains

F. Carmona, I. Pereira and J.M.C.S. Andre

42 Study of the Geometry of a Ventilated Tunnel Portal to Reduce the Pressure-Wave

Gradient in Railway Tunnels

D. Heine, G. Lauenroth, S. Huntgeburth and K. Ehrenfried

43 Experimental Investigation of the Three-Dimensional Boundary Layer in the Nose of

a Concept Train

I. Pereira and J.M.C.S. Andre

III Special Session: Geotechnical Aspects in Rail-Track Performance

Organised by Professor A. Gomes Correia, Dr S. Costa D'Aguiar and Dr Y. Momoya

44 Reuse of Degraded Ballast to Roadbed Improvement

Y. Momoya, K. ltou and T. Nakamura

45 New Recycled Aggregates with Enhanced Performance for Railway Track Bed and

Form Layers

C. Saborido Amate

46 Mechanical Behavior of Interlayer Soil in Ancient Railway Sub-Structure

T.V. Duong, A.M. Tang, Y.-J. Cui, V.N. Trinh, J.-C. Dupla. N. Calon, J. Canou

and A. Robinet

47 Trackbed Evolution on the French Railway Network

N. Calon, A. Robinet and V.N. Trinh

48 Increasing Loading Frequency: Effects on Railway Platform Materials

F. Lamas-Lopez, Y.J. Cui, J.C. Dupla, J. Canou, A.M. Tang. S. Costa D'AguiarN. Calon and A. Robinet

49 Stress Increments due to an Embankment Load

M.A. Manica and E. Botero

50 Vulnerability Assessment of Railway Track Buckling During Severe Thermal Events

M.A. Bradford

51 Numerical Prediction of Permanent Deformation in Asphalt Track Foundation

S. Lee, J. Lee, Y. Lim. G. Song and M. Sagong

52 Prestressed Concrete Sleeper Response during an Evaluative Test: Effect of Fatigue

V. Vesely, H. Simonova, Z. Kersner. V. Bflek, T. Mosler and L. Culfk

53 Ballasted Track Maintenance with a Multi-Unit Tamping Machine: A Numerical

Discrete Efficiency ComparisonC. Voivret, R. Perales and G. Saussine

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54 The Influence of Moving Load Speed on the Cyclic Response of a Railway Track

Platform

V. Alves Fernandes, S. Costa D'Aguiar and F. Lopez-Caballero

55 Investigating the Railway Infrastructure through Numerical Analysis for Ground

Stabilization Solutions

D. Zangani and C. Fuggini

56 Determination of Soil Dynamic Parameters by the Panda 3®: Railways Platform Case

M.A. Benz-Navarrete, E. Escobar, Y. Haddani, R. Gourves, S. Costa D'Aguiar and

N. Calon

57 Importance of Non-Linear Soil Behaviour on Modelling Rail Track Response

J. Cunha and A. Gomes Correia

58 Assessment of the Double Integration Method using Accclerometers Data for

Conventional Railway Platforms

F. Lamas-Lopez, V. Alves-Fernandes, Y.J. Cui, S. Costa D'Aguiar, N. Calon, J. Canou

J.C. Dupla, A.M. Tang and A. Robinet

59 Hydrogeological Simulation of the Impact of .let Grouting on Seine Alluvial Ground¬

water

S. Lahore, X. Foca. P. Gregori and A. Courtin

60 Analysis of Hydraulic System Response for Works Optimisation on Conventional

RailwaysM.-A. Moulin, G. Bochaton and N. Calon

61 Shielding Structures From High Speed Rail Vibrations Using Wave Barriers

D.P. Connolly, G. Kouroussis, O. Laghrouche, O. Verlinden and P.K. Woodward

62 Influence of Under Sleeper Pads on Track Quality in the Czech RepublicO. Plasek, M. Hruzikova, R. Svoboda and J. Bilek

63 Development of Panels for Asphalt Track

J.W. Lee, S.H. Lee, I.H. Baek and C.H. Seok

IV Special Session: Dynamics of Railway BridgesOrganised by Professor J.M. Goicolea, Professor R.A.B. Calcada and

Professor R. Karoumi

64 Modelling Railway Bridge Asset Management using Petri-Net Modelling Techniques

B.L. Le and J.D. Andrews

65 Modelling Alternatives in the Dynamic Interaction of Freight Trains and BridgesT. Arvidsson and R. Karoumi

66 Assessment of the Safety of a Short Span High-Speed Railway Bridge using an

Efficient Probabilistic Methodology

J.M. Rocha, A.A. Henriques and R. Calcada

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67 Extending the Assessment Dynamic Ratio to Railway Bridges

D. Cantero, EJ. O'Brien and R. Karoumi

68 Experiences from Designing Bridges for Higher Speeds

J. Bujnak and .1. Wyrwal

69 Monitoring of Railway Viaducts and Bridges

H. De Backer, A. Outtier, K. Schotte, W. Nagy and P. Van Bogaert

70 A Reduced Model for Robust Control of Longitudinal Vibration of Floating Cable-

Stayed Bridge Induced by Train Braking and Moving Vertical Loads

W.-L. Qu, J. Liu, Y.-L. Pi and M.A. Bradford

71 A Three Dimensional Train-Structure Interaction Methodology: Experimental

Validation

P.A. Montenegro, S.G.M. Neves, R. Calcada, M. Tanabe and M. Sogabe

72 Stability of Tapered Half-Through Girder High Strength Steel Railway Bridges

M.A. Bradford and H.Y. Ban

73 Assessment of Long-Term Structural Health at Villanueva del Jalon Viaduct

E. Moliner and M. Cuadrado

74 Finite Element Analysis of a Masonry Arch Railway Bridge using Polyurethane

Polymer

P.K. Woodward, O. Laghrouche and S. Thomas

75 Dynamic Responses of Railway Bridge Ends: A Systems Performance Improvement

by Application of Ballast Glue/Bond

S. Kaewunruen

76 Influence of the Vehicle-Structure Interaction in the Design of High-Speed Railway

BridgesA. Domenech, P. Museros and M.D. Martmez-Rodrigo

77 Global and Local Dynamic Effects on a Railway Viaduct with Precast Deck

A. Meixedo, D. Ribeiro, R. Calcada and R. Delgado

78 Design of the Renewal of Slab Track on Existing Steel Vierendeel Railway Bridges

.1. Thielemans and B. De Pauw

79 Dynamic Behaviour of a Short Span Filler-Beam Railway Bridge under High SpeedTraffic

C. Bonifacio, D. Ribeiro. R. Calcada and R. Delgado

80 Design of a Seismically Isolated Railway Viaduct over Axios River in Northern Greece

A.J. Kappos, I. Papadopoulos and A. Tokatlidis

81 A Direct Method for Analysing the Nonlinear Vehicle-Structure Interaction in High-

Speed Railway Lines

S.G.M. Neves, P.A. Montenegro, A.F.M. Azevedo and R. Calcada

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82 Dynamic Models for the Running Safety of Trains on Viaducts under Cross Winds

J.M. Goicoiea, R Antoh'n and J. Oliva

V Special Session: Towards Automated Monitoring and Maintenance Systems for

Railway Infrastructures

Organised by Dr A. Nunez, Dr Z. Li and Professor B. De Schutter

83 Use of Axle-Box Acceleration to monitor Track Vertical Geometry and Short Defects

of Rail

S. Neveu, T. Vicol and F. Coudert

84 Track Condition Monitoring System using On-board Sensing Device

H. Tsunashima, A. Matsumoto, H. Mori and A. Asano

85 Automated Monitoring System for Insulated Joints: Preliminary Results using Axle

Box Acceleration Measurements

M. Molodova, M. Oregui, A. Nunez, Z. Li and R. Dollevoet

86 Railway Measurement Techniques: Opportunities and Challenges

A. Reiterer, H. Hofler, H. Wolfelschneider, C. Baulig, I. Maindorfer, N. Dimopoulos

S. Schwarzer and M. Dambacher

87 Development of Ultrasonic Testing using Phased Arrays for Rail Flaw Inspection

F. Aoki, M. Takikawa and K. Tanaka

88 Bayesian Reconstruction of 3D Railway Track Geometry by Particle Filter

A. Yoshimura and Y. Naganuma

89 Predicting Track Geometry Exceedances by Using Digital Signal Processing

P. Joksimovic and G. van der Werf

90 Online Measuring of the Wheel and Track Interactional Force Indirectly based on an

Hxtreme Learning Machine ApproachJ.F. Guo, W.D. Wang and J.Z. Liu

91 Sleeper Geometry Investigations using Discrete Element Modelling and the Box Test

Apparatus

M. Safari Baghsorkhi, S. Laryea, J.-F. Ferellec, C. Chen and G.R. McDowell

92 Research on the Vehicular Detection Technology of Rail Wear based on Machine

Vision

H. Wang, W.D. Wang and YF. Zhao

93 The Rail: A Sensor for Measurement of Forces Applied by the Wheel

M. Bruner, E. Carano and G. Malavasi

94 Satellite Monitoring of Railway Infrastructure

L. Chang, R. Dollevoet and R.F. Hanssen

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95 Monitoring Railway Track by Unmanned Vehicle: Innovation Toward OperationalPractice

C. Brogard, N. Pollet, M. Chanas, F. Viguier, B. Landes, G. Saussine, P. Assali

and D. Laousse

96 AV-RAMS: Maintenance of High Speed Lines

A. Andres and A. Calvete

97 Analysis on the Track Irregularity Power Spectral Density of the Beijing-Shanghai

High Speed RailwayX.B. Liu, H.Y. Li and W.D. Wang

98 Railway Integration of Midwest - Fico: Track Alignment OptimizationM.L. Barthasson

99 Non-Parametric Bayesian Network to Forecast Railway Disruption Lengths

A.A. Zilko, A.M. Hanea, D. Kurowicka and R.M.P. Goverde

100 Flexible Asset Monitoring System Improves Railway Infrastructure AvailabilityF. L.J, van den Bos, R. Koopal and N.J. Steentjes

101 A Specific Dynamic Bayesian Network for a Prognosis based Maintenance Strategy

J. Foulliaron, L. Bouillaut, P. Aknin and A. Baros

VI Special Session: Wheel-Rail Damage: Influencing Factors and MetallurgicalAspects

Organised by Dr M. Steenbergen, Dr K. Six and Dr M. Rosenberger

102 Numerical Prediction of Fatigue Crack Growth in Railway ComponentsS.H. Mai, M.L. Nguyen-Tajan and B. Trolle

103 Rolling Contact Fatigue and Wear of Wheel/Rail Simulation: Wheel

Thermomechanical Defects in the Russian RailwayI.G. Goryacheva, S.M. Zakharov and F.V. Torskaya

104 Automated Measurement of Near-surface Plastic Shear Strain

G. Trummer, K. Six, C. Marie, A. Meierhofer and C. Sommitsch

105 On Simulating the Thermal Conditions of Martensite Formation on Railway Wheel

Treads

L. Sabitz and I. Zobory

106 Influence of Low Temperature on Deformation and Fracture of Rail Steels

F. Yu, B. Jar, and M. Hendry

107 Rail Surface Layer Modification under Train OperationM.J.M.M. Steenbergen

108 Simulation of Contact Phenomena at Full-Scale Wheel-on-Rail Test RigsD. Ullrich

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109 Angles and Location of a RCF Crack in Heavy Haul Railways based on the Critical

Plane

S. Wang, Y. Zhou, Y. Xu and H. Li

110 Mechanisms of Driving Surface Shear Cracks in Rolling Sliding Contact

W. Daves, M. Kracalik, W.R Yao and S. Scheriau

111 Rail Performance and Management of Rolling Contact Fatigue under Heavy Axle

Load Conditions

D.R. Welsby, C.L. Pun, P.J. Mutton and W. Yan

112 Residual Stress in Wheels: Comparison of Neutron Diffraction and Ultrasonic

Methods with Trends in RCF

P.B. Molyneux-Berry, A.J. Bevan, S.Y. Zhang and S. Kabra

113 Towards a Maintenance Free Rail

G. Girsch, A. Joerg and R. Stock

114 Naturally Hard Steel Rails: Development and Feedback from Service

A. Bracciali and F. Piccioli

115 Out-Of-Roundness: Simulation and Real-Life Measurements

R. Schmid, P. Mittermayr, D. Maicz and W. Zottl

116 Chasing the Magic Wear Rate

E. Magel, J. Kalousek and P. Sroba

117 Restoration of Switch Manganese Steels Crossings by Electric Arc Welding in a

Robotized Plant

A. Bracciali and M. Salciccia

118 A Microstructural Study of Rolling Contact Fatigue in Rails

J. Wu, R.H. Petrov, M. Naeimi, Z. Li and J. Sietsma

119 Influence of Rail Material to Corrugation on Ballastless High-Speed Railways

X.S. Yao, L. Wu, Y.L. Gu, H.Y. Wang. Z.F. Wen and X.S. Jin

120 Microstructures and Properties of Pulsed Mig Joint of A6n01 Al Alloy

J. Ye, P. Li, S. Yang, X. Deng and B. Gao

VII Special Session: Rail Track Geotechnology

Organised by Professor B. Indraratna and Professor E. Tutumluer

121 Railway Ballast Settlement: A New Predictive Model

G. Saussine, J.C. Quezada, P. Breul and F. Radjai

122 Impact of Ballast Fouling on Rail Tracks

N. Tennakoon, B. Indraratna and S. Nimbalkar

123 Investigation of Ballast Degradation and Fouling Trends using Image AnalysisM. Moaveni, Y. Qian, H. Boler, D. Mishra and E. Tutumluer

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124 Recent Research and Practice of Soil-Reinforcing Technologies for Railways in Japan

F. Tatsuoka, K. Watanabe, M. Tateyama and M. Okamoto

125 An Experimental Investigation on the Deformation and Degradation Behaviour of

Geogrid-Reinforced Ballast

Sd.K. Karimullah Hussaini, B. Indraratna and J.S. Vinod

126 A Test Section with a Geocomposite Placed to Stabilise the Ballast Bed

L. Hornicek, M. Lidmila and P. Jasansky

127 A Procedure to Assess Subballast Filtration under Cyclic Loading

L.D. Trani and B. Indraratna

128 Computing Stress Cycles in Subsoils for Concrete Slab Tracks subject to High-SpeedTrains

E. Nsabimana and Y.H. Jung

129 Classification of Common Geotechnical Failure Types Occurring in Queensland's

Heavy Haul Rail Network

M. Mirzababaei, J. Egwurube, Y. Gyasi-Agyei, D. Foun, A. Hammond, P. Keleher

and D. Nissen

130 Resin Recovery and the use of Computed Tomography for Quantitative Image

Analysis of Railway Ballast

L. Le Pen, S. Ahmed, A. Zervos, J. Harkness and W. Powrie

131 Railway Ballast Load Analysis using Small-Scale Cylindrical Triaxial Test

A. Merheb, R. Motta, L. Bernucci. E. Moura, R. Costa T. Vieira and F. Sgavioli

132 A Distinction Between Cyclically and Dynamically Loaded Ballasted Track

M. BaeBlerand W. Riicker

133 Spectral Analysis of Train-Related Dynamic Loads Acting on a Ballast Layer

A. Aikawa and H. Sakai

134 The use of Falling Weight Deflectometer to Assess the Suitability of Routes for

Upgrading

P. Sharpe and C.R. Govan

135 A Critical and Comparative Review of Ballasted and Slab Tracks:

Where Are We Heading?H. Khabbaz and B. Fatahi

136 Influence of Vegetation on Plastic Clays in Rail Corridors with Contrasting Climates

D.A. Cameron and W. Potter

137 Behavior of Continuous Welded Rail Tracks in Tight Curves on Narrow GaugeRailways

B. Bopp, U. Weidmann and D. Bruckmann

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VIII Special Session: Pantograph-Catenary Interaction

Organised by Professor J.A.C. Ambrosio and Dr A. Facchinetli

138 Dynamic Optimization ofan Existing Catenary System when Exceeding Design Speed

P. Navik and A. R0nnquisl

139 Dynamic Assessment of a Norwegian Contact Line: Exploring Higher Speed in SharpCurves

A. R0nnquist and P. Navik

140 Overhead Line Diagnostic System for High Speed PantographsM. Carnevale, A. Collina, A. Facchinetti and L. Gasparetto

141 Influence of High Speed Railway Catenary Overlap Span on the Current Collecting

Performance

J. Zhang, W. Liu and M. Yu

142 Dynamic Analysis of the Pantograph-Catenary Interaction on Overlap Sections for

High-Speed Railway Operations

P. Antunes, J. Ambrosio, J. Pombo and M. Pereira

143 Investigation on the Wave Propagation Characteristics of the Catenary

N. Zhou, R.P. Li, S.X. Wang, Q.S. Lv and W.H. Zhang

144 New Material and Design Solutions for Polish Railway Overhead Lines

T. Knych, A. Mamala, A. Kawecki, P. Kwasniewski, G. Kiesiewicz, A. SzelagT. Maciotek, A. Rojek, W. Majewski, K. Wozniak, R. Koczaj and J. Maslanka

145 Magnetic Force Analyzing between Contact Wire and Pantograph

Y.Y. Zhao, G.Q. Gao, G.N. Wu, X.R. Liu and K.S. Yang

146 The Effect of the Working Height of Pantographs on Pantograph-Catenary DynamicPerformance

Q. Lv, R. Li, S. Wang, N. Zhou and W. Zhang

147 Analysis of Pantograph-Catenary Dynamic Performance in Consideration of Fluid-

Solid Coupled Vibration of Pantograph

R. Li, N. Zhou, G. Mei and W. Zhang

148 Study on the Model of Electric Contact between Pantograph and Contact Wire

G. Zhu, W. Wang, G. Wu, G. Gao and X. Chen

149 Arc Detection and Classification in Pantograph Catenary Systems by the use of

Clustering TechniquesS. Barmada, M. Tucci and F. Romano

150 Analysis of Over-Voltage during the Raising and Lowering Process of a Pantographfor a High Speed Train

Y. Xu, X.J. Deng, S.Q. Liu and Y.J. Zhao

151 Research on Test Method of Dynamics and Current-Collection Performance of

Pantograph and Catenary System

Y.S. Ma, J.Y Liang and N. Zhou

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152 A Study on the Harmonic Characteristics arising from the Arc between Pantograph

and Contact Wire

J. Yu, X. Deng, S. Liu and Y. Xii

IX Special Session: Accidents Analysis and Safety Technologies

Organised by Professor A. Matsumoto, Professor R. Smith and

Professor H. Nakamura

153 Continuous "Y/Q" Monitoring by In-Service Trains for Prevention of Flange Climb

Derailments

A. Matsumoto. Y. Sato, H. Ohno, M. Shimizu, T. Ogino, T. Seki, Y. Michitsuji

M. Tanimoto and M. Mizuno

154 Malfunctions caused by Common Cause Failures and their relation to 1EC-61508

H. Nakamura and K. Tashiro

155 Numerical Simulation of Dynamical Derailment of High-Speed Train using a 3D

Train-Track Model

L. Ling, X. Xiao, Y. Cao, L. Wu, Z. Wen and X. Jin

156 Managing Investigations in the Urgent Phase Following Railway Accidents

A. Bracciali and M. Monti

157 Numerical Simulation of Explosion Scenarios in a Real Metro Station

G. Valsamos, F, Casadei, G. Solomos and M. Larcher

158 Comparison of Braking Performance for Different Technologies of Heavy Hauled

Freight Trains

L. Cantone and V. Vullo

159 Advanced Passive Safety Research Focused on Rail Vehicles Interiors

S. Spirk and M. Kepka

160 Tangential Force Characteristics of Wheel/Rail Interface with Machined Surface:

Improvement of Running Safety

D. Yamamoto

161 Fault Diagnosis and Treatment of Abnormal Vibration for High-Speed Train Based

On Line Test and Numeric Analysis

T. Cui, Y. Wang, S.-S. Jia, H.-C. Wu, M. Li, F. Gao, M.-G. Li, C. An and B.-C. Sun

162 Study on Train Derailment Mechanism Based on Catastrophe TheoryH. Dai, Z. Li and Z. Li

163 New Generation of Energy Dissipating Systems based on Biaxial Buckling for

Improving Vehicular Crashworthiness

D. Lounis, R. Baleh, A. Menouer and A. Abdul-Latif

164 Post-Derailment Dynamic Behavior of Railway Vehicles

X.W. Wu, M.R. Chi and J. Zeng

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165 Function Operation Test of an Innovative Advanced Safety Vehicle:

Vehicle-to-Vehicle communication between Tramcars and Cars

T. Hirasawa, Y. Suda, S. Watanabe, H. Yoshida, T. Suzuki, K. Nakano, T. Hasegawa

I. Sakamoto, Y. Yamamoto, K. Kojima, H. Fujimoto and K. Higashi

X Special Session: Interoperable Track and Rolling Stock: Testing, Homologation,Condition Monitoring and Maintenance

Organised by Professor C. Vale and Professor A. Bracciali

166 Modelling the Effects of Asset Management Decisions on a Railway Track Section

D.R. Prescott and J.D. Andrews

167 Review of Instrumented Wheelset Technology and Applications

A. Bracciali, F. Cavaliere and M. Macherelli

168 Fibre Optic Rail Pad Sensor Based Wheel Flat Identification

S.L. Zhang, C.G. Koh and K.S.C. Kuang

169 Reducing Life Cycle Costs through analysis of the Interface Between Vehicle and

Railway Track in the Netherlands

A. Zoeteman and R.P.B.J. Dollevoet

170 Evaluation of Real-time Crack Monitoring Method for Railway Axle and Bogie Frame

M. Yamamoto, T. Miyachi, M. Takagaki and T. Yagi

171 Wayside Measurement of Lateral and Vertical Wheel/Rail Forces for Rolling Stock

Homologation

L. Bocciolini, A. Bracciali, L. Di Benedetto, R. Mastandrea and F. Piccioli

172 Optimal Maintenance Strategies with a Dynamic Optimization Approach

R. Rozas, L. Bouillaut, P. Aknin and G. Branger

173 TC-Type Low-Maintenance Track Structure and Maintenance Methods

Y. Okumura and Y. Hori

174 A New Ballastless Trackform for Lower Maintenance

Q. Corbisez, C. Masson, L. Pesqueux, T. Sedran, L.M. Cottineau, F. Barresi, J. Caillau

N. Milesi and J.M. Vanzenberg

175 Advanced Approaches for Axle Bearing Condition MonitoringC. Vale

176 The EUREMCO project: European Railway Electromagnetic CompatibilityR. Hanley, N. Haddad, C. Place, W. Baldauf, G. Zimmer, F. Maumy and E. Rigaud

177 Reliability Analysis of Railway Rolling Stock Failure Patterns

B. M. Alkali, G. Brown, C. Tait and V. Orsi

178 Satellite Navigation Standardisation in the Railway Domain

E. Gonzalez, V. Anton and M.-L. Mathieu

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XI Special Session: Wheel-Rail Contact Tribology

Organised by Profesor R. Lewis and Professor U. Olofsson

179 A Procedure for Wheel and Rail Steels Characterization in Rolling Contact

A. Mazzu, M. Faccoli, M. Lancini, C. Petrogalli, D. Nelias and A. Ghidini

180 Wear created by the Wheel-Rail Contact in Different Rail Vehicles

A. Rovira, P. Salvador, J. Carballeira and F. Salas

181 The Effects of Alternative Top of Rail Friction Materials on Pre-Existing Rolling

Contact Fatigue Cracks

C. Hardvvick and R. Lewis

182 Influence of Normal Pressure and Slip in Surface Hardening in Twin-Disc Tests

F. Salas, A. Rovira, V. Amigo and A. Roda

183 Experimental Modelling of Rail End Lipping in Insulated Joints

P. Beaty, R. Lewis, B. Temple and M.B. Marshall

184 Effect of Laser Dispersed Treated Morphology on Traction Coefficient under Mixed

Lubrication

Z.Y. Li, B.C. Cai, B. Yang, Z.Y. Ren, H.Z. Wu, M.J. Yang and Y.J. Wei

185 Dynamic Characterisation of the Wheel/Rail Contact using Ultrasonic Reflectometry

L. Zhou, H.P. Brunskill, R. Lewis, M.B. Marshall and R.S. Dwyer-Joyce

186 White Etching Layer Formed on Rail Surface and its Detection Method

M. Ishida, Y. Maruyama and T. Sasaki

187 An Innovative Adhesion Model for Railway Applications

B. Allotta, E. Meli, L. Pugi and A. Ridolfi

188 Influence of Heal Treatment and Surface Condition on Early-Damaging of Rail

Materials

A. Trausmuth, T. Lebersorger, E. Badisch, S. Scheriau and H.P. Brantncr

189 Development of Wear Models for Rolling-Sliding Rail-Wheel Contacts

A. Ramalho and P.V. Antunes

190 A Study of the Falling Friction Effect on Contact Parameters through Exact Contact

Models

J. Giner, P. Vila. A. Alonso and L. Baeza

XII Special Session: Railway Research Commercialisation: Economy, Technology

and Society

Organised by Dr S. Moretto, Dr H.X. Pan and Dr M. Milenkovic

191 Passenger Transport Planning: A Benefit-Cost Analysis of the High Speed Railway:The case of EgyptM.A.M. Ali

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192 Agent Based Simulation of a Single-Wagon Load Network

D. Bruckmann, C.H. Jackson, M. Balmer and U. Weidmann

193 Comparison of Sarima-Ann and Sarima-Kalman Methods for Railway Passenger Flow

ForecastingM. Milenkovic, N. Bojovic, N. Glisovic and R. Nuhodzic

194 Railway Transportation in Brazil under the perspective of Transaction Costs

Economics

A.L.R. Oliveira

195 Mind The Gap In High-Speed Trains Futures: A Methodological Contribution

S. Moretto, D. Robinson, A.B Moniz and S. Chen

196 Influence of Site Selection of High-Speed Railway Stations on Travel Efficiency: An

example of the Shanghai Hongqiao Hub

H.X. Pan, S. Ye and M.L. Chen

197 An Integrated Test Track Field for Railway System and Intelligent Transport Systemin University Research

Y. Suda and S. Lin

198 A Decision Support System for Railway Track Maintenance and Renewal Planning

P.F. Teixeira, L.F. Caelano. J. Loff, M. Baldeiras and J. Clcmente

199 Punctuality Based Calibration of Railway Capacity Models

S. Ricci

XIII Special Session: Railway Vehicle-Infrastructure Interaction: Experimental,

Analytical and Numerical Advances

Organised by Professor J.E. Abdalla Filho and Professor R. Carrazedo

200 Rail vibrations: Data Analysis and FE Modelling with Applications to Signalling

Equipment

A. Bracciali, M. Macherelli and F. Piccioli

201 Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Short-Pitch Rail Corrugation on Dynamic

Behaviors of Metro Vehicle and Track Components

W. Li, L. Ling, Z. Wen, X, Du, Y. Cao and X. Jin

202 Ultra-High-Speed Passenger Train (NGT HST): Conceptual Design of an Innovative

Station

J. Winter and C. Kalatz

203 Vehicle Models for the Dynamic Behaviour of Roller Rigs in a Running Test

Y. Kunimatsu and Y. Terumichi

204 Dynamic Behaviour of a Typical Short-Span Brazilian Railway Bridge due to a

Passing Vehicle

F.L.M. Beahetto and J.E. Abdalla Filho

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205 Numerical Calculations for Track Substructure: Preliminary Determination of Service

Life

J. Kukulski

206 Optimization of Railway Transition Curves with regard to the Wheel/Rail Wear

K. Zboinski and P. Woznica

207 Identification of Railway Track Parameters for the Track/Train Interaction Analysis

R. Fesharakifard, A. Dequidt, O. Coste and T. Tison

XIV Special Session: Switches and Crossings: Modelling, Simulation and Testing

Organised by Professor E. Kassa and Dr V. Markine

208 The Influence of Track Elasticity when travelling on a Railway Turnout

R.F. Lagos, A. San Emeterio, J. Vinolas, A. Alonso and M. Aizpun

209 The Assessment of System Maintenance and Design Conditions on Railway Crossing

Performance

Y. Bezin, I. Grossoni and A. Alonso

210 Dynamic Experimental Tools for Condition Monitoring of Railway Turnout Crossing

X. Liu, V.L. Markine and I. Shevtsov

211 Measurement of the Low Frequency Dynamic Response of Ballast Supported Turnouts

J. Jfinsson, M. Rantatalo, D. Larsson, J. Lundberg and A. Nissen

212 High Frequency Response of Frogs using Dynamic Impact Measurements

M.A. Boogaard, A.L. Schwab and Z. Li

213 Simulation of Railway Crossing Damage Due to Welding Defect

L. Xin, V.L. Markine and I.Y. Shevtsov

214 Assessment of Rail Materials for Switches & CrossingsA. Zoll

215 The Performance and Control Requirements of a REPOINT Track Switch

N. Wright, S. Bemment, C. Ward, R. Dixon and R.M. Goodall

XV Special Session: Dynamic Response ofStructures and Media under Moving Forces

or/and Masses: From Modelling to Applications

Organised by Professor P. Koziol and Professor M. de Matos Neves

216 Modelling the Effect of Wheel Flat on Railway-Induced Ground Vibrations

G. Alexandrou, G. Kouroussis and O. Verlinden

217 The Longitudinal Strength of a Body Frame in Consideration of Plastic RegionsT. Hamajima, K. Nishimura and Y. Terumichi

218 Track-Structure Interaction in a New Concept of Station in Mechelen

D. Decloedt and B. De Pauw

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219 Using Analytical Target Cascading to Improve Ultra-light Railway Vehicle Ride

Comfort

D. Silva, M.M. Neves, V. Infante and P. Koziol

220 Dynamic Effects in a High-Speed Train-Track System

R. Bogacz, K. Frischmuth and W. Czyczula

221 Numerical Study of Trenches for the Reduction of Vibrations Induced by Traffic

J. Barbosa, P. Alves Costa and R. Calcada

222 The Analysis of Beams subject to Moving Loads using: Coiflets, the Wavelet Finite

Element Method and the Finite Element Method

M. Musuva, P. Koziol, C. Mares and M.M. Neves

223 Mitigation of Vibrations in Buildings Induced by Railway Traffic in Tunnels:

A Numerical Study

P. Lopes, P. Alves Costa, R. Canada and A. Silva Cardoso

XVI Special Session: Railway Transition Zones: From Design to Maintenance

Organised by Dr E. Fortunato and Professor A. Nurmikolu

224 Impact Analysis of Track Irregularity in Transition Section of High Speed Rail

H.W. Yang, D. Chu, l.C. Wang, C.F. Hung and S.K. Ho

225 Linear Thermo-Viscoelastic Behaviour of Bituminous Mixtures used for Railway

Trackbeds

D. Ramirez Cardona, H. Di Benedetto. C. Sauzeat, Q.T. Nguyen, N. Calon and

A. Robinet

226 Modelling Uneven Support at Railway Crossings using a Vehicle-track CouplingSystem

I. Grossoni, Y. Bezin and A. Alonso

227 The Analysis of Degradation Mechanism in Track Transition Zones using 3D Finite

Element Model

H. Wang, V.L. Markine and I. Shevtsov

228 Non-linear Elastic Behaviour of Unbound Aggregates in FEM representing RailwayTransition Zones

J.N. Varandas, A. Paixao, E. Fortunato, P. Holscher and R. Canada

229 Use of Multidepth Deflectomelers and Strain Gauges to Investigate the Differential

Movement at Railway Bridge Approaches

D. Mishra, E. Tutumluer, H. Kazmee, and H. Boler

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XVII Special Session: Computerized Systems for Vehicle Management, Diagnostics

and Maintenance

Organised by Professor A. Levchenkov and Professor R. Sarkisyan

230 An Evolutionary Algorithm for Reducing Railway Accidents Caused by Human

Factors

A. Levchenkov and M. Gorobetz

231 Cyber-Physical Modelling of Railroad Vehicle Systems using Modelica Simulation

Language

S. Barsali, P. Bolognesi, M. Ceraolo, M. Funaioli and G. Lutzemberger

232 Stochastic Train Delay Simulation using Petri Nets

L.F. Caetano and P.F. Teixeira

233 Feasibility Study on Following Control of Trams through Numerical Simulations

K. Nakano and S. Wakabayashi

XVIII Special Session: Railroad Bearing Technologies

Organised by Professor C. Tarawneh and Dr B. Wilson

234 Multi-Interfacial Contact Behaviours of an Axle Roller Bearing Assembly of Railroad

Cars

L.L. Guo, H. Xi, W. Chang, J.S. Yan, X. Hu, X. Zhang. H.Y. Wang, S.Y. Song

S.N. Xu, K.J. Diao, H. Xu and F.C. Wang

235 Manufacturing Geometry of Bearings and its Dynamic Effect on Reliability of

Railway Bearings

W. Chang, L.L. Guo, H. Xi, X. Zhang, H.Y. Wang, S.N. Xu, L.C. Zeng, H. Xu and

F.C. Wang

236 Field Implementation Statistical Analysis of an Emerging Bearing Condition

Monitoring System

CM. Tarawneh, R. Estrada, B.M. Wilson and A. Martin

237 Vibration Performance and Measurement Technology of Double Row Tapered Roller

Bearings for Freight WagonS.N. Xu, W. Xu, Y.N. Zhang, X. Zhang, W. Chang, H.Y. Wang, H. Xi and F.C. Wang

XIX Further Papers

Energy Storage Technologies

238 Comparison of Dynamic Phenomena in the Drive System Electric Locomotive

Powered by DC Motors and Asynchronous

S. Duda and T. Trawinski

239 Fuel Measurements in Diesel Multiple Units for Energy Management PurposesP. Salvador, R. Insa, I. Villalba, P. Martinez, R. Sanchez and A. Rovira

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240 A Greedy Heuristic for Optimizing Metro Regenerative Energy UsageD. Foumier, F. Fages and D. Mulard

241 Analysis of Effect and Characteristic of Fuel Cell Generation connected to Traction

Power Supply SystemJ.R. Kim and S.H. Chang

242 High-Speed Passenger Train NGT Link: Propulsion and Electrical Power Supply Con¬

cept

S. Kaimer, S. Streit and J. Winter

243 Optimal Control Methods for Energy Optimal Subway OperationH.G. Bock, R.W. Longman, S. Sager and J.P. Schlbder

244 Electrical Storage for the Enhancement of Energy and Cost Efficiency of Urban

Railroad SystemsM. Ceraolo, M. Funaioli, G. Lutzemberger, M. Pasquali, D. Poli and L. Sani

245 Estimation of Train Energy Consumption in Different Operational Scenarios by means

of a Neural Network

P. Martinez, R. Insa, P. Salvador and A. Rovira

Modelling and Simulation of Railroad Vehicle Systems

246 Typical Flutter Phenomena of HSRS and Optimal Configuration of High-Speed

BogiesM.W. Piao, S.L. Liang, W.Z. Zhao, J.Y. Li and Z.G. Fang

247 Optimization of Traction and Braking Subsystems with respect to Mission Profile

L. Pugi, M. Malvezzi and R. Conti

248 Dynamic Rolling Contact Analysis between Wheel/Rail by Large-Scale Parallel FEM

H. Sakai, M. Takagaki, M. Hayashi, A. Aikawa, H. Okuda and J. Yin

249 Long Time Evolution of Train Dynamics with Respect to Track IrregularitiesN. Lestoille, C. Soize, G. Perrin and C. Funfschilling

250 Novel Lightweight Construction Concepts and Methods for Car Bodies

.1. Koenig, H.E. Friedrich, J. Winter and M. Schoen

251 Application of Modal Analysis on Railway Vehicles using On-track Measurements

L.M. Erviti and J.G. Gimenez

252 Effects of Wheel Wear and Diameter Difference on Dynamics of High-speed Trains

P. Han, W.H. Zhang and Y. Li

253 A New Parameter Identification Method for Railway Vehicle Models Using Stationary

Tests

M. Aizpun, A. Alonso and J. Vinolas

254 Wavelet Theory in Relation to Vehicle Response and Shortwave Rail Irregularity

S.Q. Song and W.H. Zhang

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255 Study on Pipe Modelling of an Air Spring in Railway Vehicles

M.R. Chi, H.X. Gao, M.H. Zhu, J. Zeng and RB. Wu

256 Wheel Wear Evaluation on Regional and High Speed Trains using In-House Wear

Prediction Tools and Commercial Mbs

N. Kuka, R. Verardi and C. Ariaudo

257 A New Wear Model for the Analysis of Wheel and Rail Profile Evolution on Complex

Railway Networks

A. Innocenti, L. Marini, E. Meli, G. Pallini and A. Rindi

258 Numerical Tests of the Prototype Railway Wagon for Intermodal Transport

W. Krason and T. Niezgoda

259 Modeling of Railway Tanks Stress-Strain Condition under Hydrodynamie Loading

A.V. Putsiata, A.O. Shimanovsky and M.G. Kuzniatsova

260 Stabilization of a Wheelset Hunting Motion by Utilizing the Rotating Device of the

Running Gear as a Gyroscopic Damper

S. Lin, H. Yoshino, H. Yabuno and Y. Suda

261 Railway System for Intermodal Transport Based on the Special Wagon with Platform

T. Niezgoda and W. Krason

262 Effect of Bogie Frame Torsional Rigidity on Vehicle Operating Performance

Y. Song, P.B. Wu and L. Jia

263 Study on the Influence of Gyroscopic Forces on High Speed Rail Vehicle Stability

H. Dai, H. Gao and S. Huang

264 Equipment Suspension Modeling and its Influence on Car Body Vibration

H.C. Wu, M.G. Li, M. Li and F. Gao

265 Dynamics of 2 and 4-Axle Railway Vehicles in Transition Curves above Critical

Velocity

K. Zboinski and M. Golofit-Stawinska

266 A Fast Non-Elliptic Contact Model for Application to Rail Vehicle Dynamics

Simulation

M. Sh. Sichani, R. Enblom and M. Berg

267 Characteristics Analysis of Air Spring with Connecting PipeH.X. Gao, M.R. Chi, M.H. Zhu, J. Zeng and P.B. Wu

268 Fluid-Solid Coupling Analysis of the Fuel Tank under Certain Generator Train

P. Lin, X.J. Deng, S.Q. Liu, D.W. Chen and S.Q. Fu

269 The Influence of the Maintenance State of Track and Bogie Components on the Track-

Vehicle Interaction and Loads

N. Kuka, R. Verardi, C. Ariaudo and J. Pomho

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270 Railway Sleeper Modelling with Deterministic and Non-deterministic SupportConditions

E. Kassa and D. Salomon

271 Detailed Models for Dynamic Analysis of Railway Vehicles

H. Magalhaes, J. Pombo, J. Ambrosio and M. Pereira

272 A Study on the Feasibility of adopting Identical Wheel Profiles for the Electric

Multiple Unit

FT. Lin, Y.M. Wang. X.Q. Dong, B. Wen and N. Wu

Railway Signalling and Communication

273 An Innovative Method of Train Integrity Verifying through a Wireless Sensor Network

B. Allotta, G. Biffi Gentili, P. D'Adamio, D. Faralli, R. Giusti, S. Papini and L. Pugi

274 Knowledge Management in a Railway Network: The Case of Signalling Systems

A. Morant, M. Westerberg and P.-O. Larsson-Kraik

275 A New Control Relay for Automatic Transfer of Supplies for Signalling Applications

D.M. Van de Sype, P. Hayt and S. Thiim

276 An Optimized Supply System for Electronic Signalling ApplicationsD.M. Van de Sype and P. Hayt

277 The Failure Part Detector and Synchronized Data Display System for Track Circuit

T. Noguchi, M. Suzuki, T. Takamori and H. Uehara

278 Mobile Agent based CBTC System with Moving Block Signalling for Indian Railways

A. Verma, K.K. Pattanaik and P.P. Goel

279 Development of a Measuring Method for the Ground Coil of ATS using a GPS

K. Kosuge, K. Oda, K. Yasuoka and T. Tsushima

280 Causal Analysis Methodology of Multisensor Systems based on GNSS

C. Legrand, J. Beugin, B. Conrard, J. Marais, M. Berbineau and E.-M. El-Koursi

281 Dependability Issues of Track Circuits: A Hybrid ApproachE. Rodriguez, V. Simon, D. Galar and S. Niska

Railway Noise and Vibration

282 Contribution Analysis of the Interior Noise on High-Speed Trains using OperationalTransfer Path AnalysisH.M. Noh, S.W. Kim, S.S. Kim and H.S. Cho

283 A Study of the Equivalent Acoustic Method for Carbody Profiles of High Speed Trains

S.S. Ding, Y.J. Zhao, X.J. Deng, A.Q. Tian, J. Du and S.Q. Liu

284 Acoustic Performance of Railways: A Case Study in Germany

H. Guler, B. Fath and TP. Akyol

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285 Noise Transmission Mode in the Carbody of High-Speed Trains

J.Q. Guo, J.M. Ge, Z..I. Sun, X.J. Deng, S.Q. Liu and Y.J. Zhao

Environmental Aspects on Railway Operation and Maintenance

286 Evaluating Environmental Impacts of an Old Metallic Railway Bridge using LCA

H.Y. Lee, B. Imam, J. Sadhukhan and M.K. Chryssanthopoulos

287 Recycling Guidelines of the Rolling Stock

A. Merkisz-Guranowska, J. Merkisz, M. Jacyna, H. Stawecka and M. Wasiak

288 Carbon Emissions Analysis of Rail Resurfacing Work: A Case Study, Practical

Guideline and Systems Thinking Approach

S. Krezo, O. Mirza, Y. He, S. Kaewunruen and J.M. Sussman

Railway Operations and Maintenance Planning

289 An Optimal Control Model for Rail Freight Car Fleet Sizing Problem

M. Milenkovic, N. Bojovic and R. Nuhodzic

290 The Impact of Competitive Tendering on Railway Maintenance Performance in

Sweden

A.M. Petersson and .1. Lundberg

291 A Methodology for Comparing and Harmonizing Railway Operating Processes

S. Hoeppner and U.A. Weidmann

292 Planning for Intra-city and Regional Transport Multimode Systems

R.B. Silva, M.A. Cavalcanti Netto and A.E. Rezende

293 Comparative Assessment of Manual and Automated Railway Wheels Inspection Means

for Fault Detection

L. Ibarra, M.G. Lipsett and M.T. Hendry

294 Applying the Advanced Multimedia Technique for a Railway Tourism Vehicle to Raise

the Operating Benefit

S.H. Han

295 A Model to Simulate the Traffic of Trains on the Paraopeba Corridor

T.A. Dos Santos

296 Rail-Infrastructure Performance: The Conflict between Rail-Availability for

Maintenance and OperationM.L. Bobbink, A. Hartmann and R. Degenhart

297 Optimization of Maintenance Cycle Time - OpUob

L.M. Vianna and L.C. Medeiros

298 Distribution Time for Empty Lots of GDE Wagons for Loading Iron Ore

A.L.M. Barros, M.M.C. Cruz and L. Fernandes

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299 Smart Railroad Maintenance Engineering with Stochastic Model CheckingD. Guck and J.-P. Katoen and M.I.A. Sloelinga, T. Ltiiten and J. Romijn

300 Decision Support System Availability: Optimal Combination and Allocation of

Interventions

G. van der Werl' and F.J. Tobben

301 Spare Parts Planning and Control for Maintenance OperationsJ.J. Arts

302 Remote Monitoring and Condition-Based Maintenance for High-Tech Capital Goods

Q. Zhu, H. Peng and G.J. van Houtum

303 Defining Robustness for Railway Infrastructure

P. Norrbin and A. Parida

304 An Innovative Runoff Hazard Mapping for Risk Diagnosis and Management on

Railway Infrastructure

B. Chazelle, J. Dehotin and L. Lambert

305 RAM Modelling of Railway Operational Sections: A Case Study from the Iron Ore

Line

S.M. Famurewa, M. Rantatalo and U. Kumar

Traction, Transmission and Braking Systems

306 Effect of Load on Vibrations of a Railway Gearbox

A. Bracciali and F. Piccioli

307 State Monitoring and Analysis of an In-service Rail Transit Vehicle Braking System

J.Y. Zuo, Z.M. Wang, W. Hu and M.L. Wu

308 Dynamic Thermal Analysis on High-Speed Railway Ventilated Brake Disc under the

Effect of Air Flow

Q. Wang and J.Y. Zuo

309 Nonlinear Dynamics of a Gear Transmission System under Parametric and Self-Excited

Excitation on a High-Speed Train

G.H. Huang, W.H. Zhang, Y.P. Fu, S.L. Liang and X.Y. Wang

310 CRH5 Cardan Shaft Condition Estimation from Gearbox Vibration

C. Yi, J.H. Lin. T.D. Ruan. Y.X. Hu and Y.P. Li

311 Braking Simulation of a High-Speed Railway Vehicle in Low Adhesion Conditions

H.J. Zhang, H.Y. Wang, Z.F. Wen and X.S. Jin

312 Elimination of Failures in Railway Gearboxes by Regenerative Coasting

A. Bracciali and F. Piccioli

313 Frictional Performance and Friction Film Evolution of Cu based Braking Materials

Y. Wang, Q.Z. Yan, Z.Y. Fan, X. Wen and C.C. Ge

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Light Railways and Drams

314 Monitoring System of the Tram Vibroacoustic Activity Level: General ConceptB. Czechyra, B. Firlik and F. Tomaszewski

315 New Approaches for the Evaluation of the Driving Resistance of Tramway Systems

using Data of the Dresden Measurement Tram

G. Duerrschmidt and M. Beitelschmidt

316 Identification and Modeling of Nonlinear Phenomena at the Wheel/Rail Contact Area

B. Firlik, B. Czechyra and W. Sawczuk

Mechatronics and Control Systems

317 Scaled Roller Rig Experiments with a Mechatronic BogieJ. Kalivoda and P. Bauer

318 Application of Semi-Active Control Strategies in Bogie Primary Suspension System

S.M. Mousavi Bideleh and V. Berbyuk

319 Mechatronic System Simulation of a Full Scale Roller Rig for a Single Wheelset

B.B. Liu, S. Bruni and C.Y. Chang

320 Multimodal Flexural Vibration Control of Carbody using Active Mass DampersY. Akiyama, T. Tomioka and T. Takigami

321 Railway Vehicle Optimisation using the Concept of "Design for Control"

CP. Ward,T.X. Mei, P.D. Hubbard and M. Mirzapour

Future Trends and Education in Railway Engineering

322 Lessons for Policy Makers in Non-High Speed Rail Countries

M.A.M. Ali

323 Omani Rail Institute for the Specific and Unique Needs of the GCC Countries

T. Effey, M. Modigell and T. .lussen

324 Examples of Public Research on Railway Vehicles in Czech Republic:Crashworthiness, Aerodynamics and Fatigue Life

M. Kepka, P. Heller, V. Kemka and S. Spirk

325 Interactively Experiencing and Understanding Historical Steam Locomotive

TechnologyM. Schumann, A. Winge and K. Peters

New Materials for Railway Applications

326 Applications of New Materials in the Design of Rail Vehicles and LaboratoryVerification of their Dynamic and Fatigue PropertiesM. Kepka, P. Heller and J. Chvojan

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327 Selection of Railway Floor and Roof Panels Based on Finite Element Analysis

J. Kwapisz

Thermal Comfort

328 Numerical Simulation of the Air Flow and Thermal Comfort in a Train Cabin

M. Konstantinov and C. Wagner

329 Optimising Ventilation Ducting in High Speed and Regional Trains

B. Angel, S. Segretain and N. Paradot

330 A Non-Contact and Non-Destructive Railway Bridge Monitoring System: A Case

Study in GermanyB. Fath, H. Guler and TP. Akyol

Author Index

Keyword Index

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