Abstract: To be competitive with other transport means for a wider distance range, high-speed trains need to increase their revenue service speed. Due to this need, improving the pantograph-catenary ...

Abstract: This paper presents the main results from a research aiming at the design of an electromechanical actuator for use in the rehabilitation of ankle motor function in patients suffering due to ...

Abstract: In contrast to standard track, where train-induced vibrations are mainly related to track irregularities, the dynamic response of turnouts is dominated by the nonuniform geometry of wheel-rail contact and variations in ...

Abstract: The short service life of rail turnouts and the related noise and vibration disturbance, are directly related to their dynamic distress. Especially in the case of urban rail systems, such problems are amplified due to the ...