Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part F-Journal

Article	Citations
Stability of continuous welded rails: A state-of-the-art review of structural modeling and nondestructive evaluation	24
An investigation into the influence of wheel–rail contact relationships on the carbody hunting stability of an electric locomotive	21
Comparison study of crack propagation in rubberized and conventional prestressed concrete sleepers using digital image correlation	21
A review on cybersecurity in railways	20
The optimum model determination of porous barriers in high-speed tracks	18
On the use of ultrasonic guided waves for the health monitoring of rails	17
A comparative study of the vibration characteristics of railway vehicle axlebox bearings with inner/outer race faults	16
An examination of alternative schemes for active and semi-active control of vertical car-body vibration to improve ride comfort	16
Vehicle running instability detection algorithm (VRIDA): A signal based onboard diagnostic method for detecting hunting instability of rail vehicles	15
State movement for controlling trains operating under the virtual coupling system	14
Running safety evaluation of a 350 km/h high-speed freight train negotiating a curve based on the arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian method	13
The improvement of the dynamic behavior of railway bridge transition zone using furnace slag reinforcement: A numerical and experimental study	13
Wireless sensor nodes for freight trains condition monitoring based on geo-localized vibration measurements	13
A novel abnormal detection method for bearing temperature based on spatiotemporal fusion	12
Dynamic analysis of railway vehicle derailment mechanism in train-to-train collision accidents	12
Experimental investigation into the longitudinal resistance of ballasted railway track	12
Notch-based speed trajectory optimisation for high-speed railway automatic train operation	12
Investigation of low damped carbody oscillation for Korean high-speed EMU experimental train	11
SMART on-board multi-sensor obstacle detection system for improvement of rail transport safety	11
A numerical study of aerodynamic characteristics of a high-speed train with different rail models under crosswind	11
Simulation method for train curve derailment collision and the effect of curve radius on collision response	11
Fatigue life prediction for locomotive bogie frames using virtual prototype technique	11
The influence of resistant force equations and coupling system on long train dynamics simulations	11
Development and control of a rail vehicle model to reduce energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions	11
A tool for rapid simulation and sizing of hybrid traction systems with fuel cells	10

Experimental assessment of the dynamic performance of slave control locomotive couplers in 20,000-tonne heavy-haul trains	10
Design optimization of hopper cars employing functionally graded honeycomb sandwich panels	10
Wheel–rail dynamic interaction caused by wheel out-of-roundness and its transmission between wheelsets	10
A risk-informed decision support tool for the strategic asset management of railway track infrastructure	10
Assessment of derailment risk in railway turnouts through quasi-static analysis and dynamic simulation	9
Optimization of rail profile design for high-speed lines based on Gaussian function correction method	9
Experimental investigation into the lateral resistance of Y-shape steel sleepers on ballasted tracks	9
Field test for micro-pressure wave reduction measurement by area optimization of windows of tunnel hoods	9
Influence mechanism of vertical dynamic track irregularity on train operation stability of long-span suspension bridge	9
An algorithm for precise localization of measurements in rolling stock-based diagnostic systems	9
Limitations of eddy current inspection for the characterization of near-surface cracks in railheads	8
Nonlinear effects of a new mesh-type rail pad on the coupled vehicle-slab track dynamics system under extremely cold environment	8
An efficient physical-based method for predicting the long-term evolution of vertical railway track geometries	8
The corrugation of railway rails: 1. Introduction and mitigation measures	8
Optimal track geometry maintenance limits using machine learning: A case study	8
The effect of third bodies on wear and friction at the wheel-rail interface	8
Identification of a dynamic friction model for railway disc brakes	8
Parameter study and multi-objective optimization for crashworthiness of a B-type metro train	8
Application and improvement of a direct method optimization approach for battery electric railway vehicle operation	8
Quantification of vertical, lateral, and longitudinal fastener demand in broken spike track: Inputs to mechanistic-empirical design	8
Static and dynamic effects of train-track-bridge system subject to environment-induced deformation of long-span railway bridge	8
Yaw compensation and yaw relaxation controls for active steering of railway wheelsets via electromechanical actuators	8
Out-of-round tram wheels – Multibody simulation study based on measured wheel rim geometry	8
Artificial intelligence-aided intelligent obstacle and trespasser detection based on locomotive-mounted forward-facing camera data	7
Determination of mapping relation between wheel flat and wheel/rail contact force for railway freight wagon using dynamic simulation	7
Analysis on the track quality evolution law of polyurethane-reinforced ballasted track in high-speed railway	7
A simplified iterative approach for testing the pulse derailment of light rail vehicles across a viaduct to near-fault earthquake scenarios	7
Semi-empirical model of internal pressure for a high-speed train under the excitation of tunnel pressure waves	7
Effect of rotor eccentricity on the dynamic performance of a traction motor and its support bearings in a locomotive	7
Wheel-rail contact and friction models: A review of recent advances	7
Sources of variability in metro train-induced vibration	7
Effect of polygon-shaped wheels on fatigue fracture of fastener clips in high-speed railway lines	7
Field trials of a methodology for locomotive brake testing to assess friction enhancement in the wheel/rail interface using a representative leaf layer	7
An Empirical analysis of freight train derailment rates for unit trains and manifest trains	6
The comprehensive effect of friction self-excited and modal vibration on polygonal wear of high-speed train wheels	6
Experimental study on vertical vibration characteristics of medium-low speed maglev vehicle when standing still on steel beams	6
Numerical investigation into the effect of ballast properties on buckling of continuously welded rail (CWR)	6
Development of metro track geometry fault diagnosis convolutional neural network model based on car-body vibration data	6
Design method of rail grinding target profile based on non-uniform rational B-spline	6
A Method for Maintaining Virtually Coupled States of Train Convoys	6
Dynamic diagnosis method and quantitative characterization of rail corrugation	6
Railway ballast fouling, inspection, and solutions - A review	6
Augmented asset management in railways – Issues and challenges in rolling stock	6
Modelling and iterative learning control of internal pressure for high-speed trains under excitation of varying-amplitude tunnel pressure waves	5
Research on the working performance of fouled ballast bed under the multi-scale effect	5
The corrugation of railway rails: 2. Monitoring and conclusions	5
Parameter study and optimization design of a hat oblique tunnel portal	5
Use cases for obstacle detection and track intrusion detection systems in the context of new generation of railway traffic management systems	5
An experimental study on abnormal vibration of metro trains caused by out-of-round wheels	5
A feature pseudo-fusion method for intelligent fault diagnosis of electro-hydraulic switch machine inspired by contrastive learning	5

Detection of rail local defects using in-service trains	5
Aerodynamic behavior of a high-speed train with a braking plate mounted in the region of inter-car gap or uniform-car body: A comparative numerical study	5
Running safety evaluation of high-speed train subject to the impact of floating ice collision on bridge piers	5
Discrete modeling and calculation of traction return-current network for 400 km/h high-speed railway	5
A study of vertical tie reaction forces in ballasted railroad tracks through field instrumentation and numerical modeling	5
A numerical investigation of inter-carriage gap configurations on the aerodynamic performance of a wind-tunnel train model	5
A numerical model to predict three-dimensional interaction dynamic of low-medium-speed maglev vehicle–guideway bridge system	5
Dynamic response analysis of the brake disc of a high-speed train with wheel flats	5
Fatigue analysis of coil springs in the primary suspension of a railway vehicle based on synthetic spectrum for time-varying vibration load	5
Application of yaw dampers with frequency-selective damping to improve the locomotive adaptability to low/high conicity stability	5
A laser scanner based approach for identifying rail surface squat defects	5
Analysis on new semi-active control strategies to reduce lateral vibrations of high-speed trains by simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing	5
Numerical investigation of the slipstream characteristics of a maglev train in a tunnel	5
Adding a brake shoe temperature model into freight train longitudinal braking dynamics simulations	4
Artificial intelligence-aided detection of rail defects based on ultrasonic imaging data	4
Narrowing longitudinally coupled prefabricated slab track maintenance duration with field data analysis of slab deformation under high temperature	4
Dynamic analysis of railway track on variable foundation under harmonic moving load	4
A fast identification method of train axle crack parameters based on semi-inverse Kriging method	4
Investigation into the braking performance of high-speed trains in the complex braking environment of the Sichuan-Tibet Railway	4
Iterative learning control of air pressure variation inside a high-speed train under the excitation of the tunnel pressure wave with a fixed-morphologic form	4
Dynamic simulation of a high-speed train with interconnected hydro-pneumatic secondary suspension	4
An analytical thermal model of a railway vehicle brake shoe	4
Fault diagnosis of railway freight car wheelset based on deep belief network and cuckoo search algorithm	4
The structural integrity of flash-butt welded premium rail steel – Evaluation of strength, microstructure and defects	4
Assessing the fast non-Hertzian methods for wheel-rail rolling contact integrated in the vehicle dynamics simulation	4
Experimental research of absorption properties of rigid foam filled circular seamless tube energy absorber under quasi-static axial load	4
A finite element modelling approach for the numerical analysis of switch rail contact loading and cyclic profile degradation	4
Generation of vibration load spectrum for fatigue analysis of equipment mounted on bogie frame of railway vehicle based on fatigue damage spectrum	4
Image-based 3D reconstruction for rail profile measurement	4
Optimisation of wheelset maintenance by using a reduced flange wear wheel profile	4
Effect of material failure criteria on collision behavior of metro vehicle end structures	4
Predictive model of risks in railroad transport when diagnosing axle boxes of freight wagons	4
A vision for a lightweight railway wheelset of the future	4
Efficient time–frequency approach for prediction of subway train-induced tunnel and ground vibrations	4
Influence of ballast bulk density and loading conditions on lateral resistance of concrete sleeper components	4
Multi objective ant Colony Optimisation to obtain efficient metro speed profiles	4
Rail-wheel friction quantification and its variability under lab and field trial conditions	4
Evaluation of dynamic derailment in a railway switch considering the longitudinal impacts caused by vehicle retarder	4
Behaviour of coal-fouled elastomeric polyurethane-stabilized ballast under cyclic loading	3
The role of vehicle dynamics in train-induced ground vibrations and the detection of irregular axle-pulse responses due to a varying track support stiffness	3
GERALD: A novel dataset for the detection of German mainline railway signals	3
Dynamic size optimization approach to support railway carbody lightweight design process	3
Rail gage-based risk detection Using iPhone 12 pro	3
Novel approach for validation of innovative modules for railway traffic management systems in a virtual environment	3
Shear properties of top-of-rail products in numerical modelling	3
Research on probability statistics of train running safety indices based on pseudo-excitation method	3
Simulation research on temperature field and stress field during rail grinding	3
Influence of the coupler and buffer device on the train collision safety	3
Probabilistic review of wheel profiles based on hollow tread in the U.S. heavy haul rail network	3
Experimental study of bogie instability monitoring and suppression measures for high-speed EMUs	3
Approximate Bayesian computation for railway track geometry parameter estimation	3
Application of the extended FASTSIM for non-Hertzian contacts towards the prediction of wear and rolling contact fatigue of wheel/rail systems	3
The effect of continuously varying wind speed on high-speed train overturning safety	3
A new small sample test configuration for fatigue life estimation of overhead contact wires	3
Effectiveness of grouted layer in the mitigation of subway-induced vibrations	3
Estimating the marginal maintenance cost of different vehicle types on rail infrastructure	3
Differential parametrization of rail vehicle properties and its impact on hunting	3
Comparative analysis of the aerodynamic performance of trains and dynamic responses of catenaries for windbreak walls with different heights under crosswind	3
Wheel profile optimization procedure to minimize flange wear considering profile wear evolution	3
Analysis of collision dynamics of lifting the pantograph during vehicle operation	3
The effect of test track wheel radius on the evaluation of linear eddy current braking performance of high-speed maglev train	3
Railway cyber safety: An intelligent threat perspective	3
Use of deep convolutional neural networks and change detection technology for railway track inspections	3
The impact of short-wave effects on deterioration of track geometry	3
The impact of summer heatwaves on railway track geometry maintenance	3
Dynamic behavior of resilient wheels at a rail weld joint	3
Load and response quantification of direct fixation fastening systems for heavy rail transit infrastructure	3
Visualization of wheel-rail contact area of running vehicle using film sensor	3
Measuring material plastic response to cyclic loading in modern rail steels from a minimal number of twin-disc tests	3
Effect of high-speed trains passing each other on wheel wear under different track excitations	3
Railway track support condition assessment—Initial developments on a vehicle-based monitoring solution through modal analysis	3
Experimental modeling of adjacent parallel shield tunnels subjected to train-induced vibration loads	3
Prediction of rail defect development using parametric bootstrapping modified Weibull equations	2
A vision-based method for line-side switch rail condition monitoring and inspection	2
Acoustic roughness measurement of railway tracks: Implementation of an optical measurement approach & possible improvements to the standard	2
Effects of mixed marshalling modes on longitudinal freight train dynamics	2
A hybrid fault diagnosis scheme for railway point machines by motor current signal analysis	2
Under ballast mat – A review of recent developments, limitations, and future prospects	2
Quantification of longitudinal fastener stiffness and the effect on fastening system loading demand	2
Micro-pressure wave radiation from tunnel portals in deep cuttings	2

Effects of temperature and humidity on railhead friction levels	2
Research on a coupler with arc surface contact and its effect on a train collision	2
Intelligent detection of fine cracks on sleepers based on improved YOLOv5 model of cascade fusion	2
Expert system based fault diagnosis for railway point machines	2
Investigations into fatigue failure in e-type fastening clips used in railway tracks	2
Simulation of the inherent structural irregularities of high-speed railway turnouts based on a virtual track inspection method	2
Overview of methods to identify the static normal wheel-rail contact	2
Hunting motion of high-speed emu during cross-line operation: Mechanism and countermeasures	2
Influence of the evolution of near-surface rail wheel microstructure on crack initiation by micro-bending investigations	2
Welding simulation of railway bogie frame side beam: Analyses of residual stresses, clamping forces, distortion and prediction of fatigue S-N curves	2
Probability distribution of derailment factor using identical probability distribution evolution method	2
Effect of easement geometry on rail end fillet stress at bolted rail joints for transit track	2
Investigating the effect of rail profile deviation on hunting instability of high-speed railway vehicle under multi-parameter coupling	2
Improving the noise reduction performance of gangway bellows by using multilayered structures	2
A novel rail corrugation suppressor using synergistic mechanism of vibration absorption and damping	2
Carrydown of liquid friction modifier	2
Validation of a rail temperature model with experimental measurements	2
Design and optimization of nine degrees of freedom suspension model for hyperloop pods	2
An active suspension system for enhancing running safety of high-speed trains under strong crosswind	2
Hill-starting a heavy haul train with a 24-axle locomotive	2
A review of snow melting and de-icing technologies for trains	2
Effect of dynamic stiffness of fasteners on vibration and acoustic radiation of a ballastless track	2
Comparison of the Maxwell model and a simplified physical model for a railway yaw damper in damping characteristics and vehicle stability assessment	2
Characterisation and tribological testing of recycled crushed glass as an alternative rail sand	2
Development of a settlement prediction model for upper subgrade layers of ballasted tracks	2
Study on the braking distance of composite brake blocks covered with ice for freight trains in winter	2
Experimental and simulation study on the effect of different wheel profiles on the dynamics and wheel wear of high-speed trains	2
The design of electronically controlled pneumatic brake signal propagation mode for electronic control braking of a 30,000-ton heavy-haul train	2
A new automatic measurement system for high-speed railway substructure settlement based on hydrostatic pressure difference levelling	2
Continuous assessment of longitudinal temperature force on ballasted track using rail vibration frequency	2
Use of measured accelerations from a passenger rail car to evaluate ride quality and track roughness – A case study	2
Investigating the stick-slip vibration behavior of a locomotive with adhesion control in a curve	2
Sensitivity analysis for operating loads in fatigue design of railway vehicles	2
Effects of flange wear on dynamic vehicle-turnout interaction	2
Application of neural networks for the prediction of railway bearing failures	2
Battery only electric traction for freight trains - A technical and operational assessment	2
Prediction of wheel-rail contact forces using simple onboard monitoring system and machine learning	2
Curve negotiation performance of a newly-designed medium and low speed maglev vehicle	2
Development of track component health indices using image-based railway track inspection data	2
Railway track switch simulation: a new dynamic model for studying actuator and switch blade dynamics	2
On-time and energy-saving train operation strategy based on improved AGA multi-objective optimization	2
Exploring hydrogen fuel cell and battery freight locomotive options using train dynamics simulation	2
Modelling and experimental characterization of secondary suspension elements for rail vehicle ride comfort simulation	2
Train/track coupled dynamics model of long heavy haul train based on substructure and parallel computing	2
Noise contribution and coherence analysis of high-speed train head shape under moving slab track	2
Effect of carbody flexibility on the dynamic performance of an empty freight wagon	2
A rail fastener defect detection algorithm based on improved YOLOv5	2
Effects of the highway live load on the additional forces of the continuously welded rails of a long-span suspension bridge	2
Design method of worn rail grinding profile based on Frechet distance method	2