Railways are one of the most important means of transportation, allowing people and goods
to move quickly, environmentally beneficially, and efficiently over long distances. To ensure …

As rail transit continues to develop, expanding railway networks increase the demand for
sustainable energy supply and intelligent infrastructure management. In recent years …

Monitoring information can facilitate the condition assessment of railway infrastructure, via
delivery of data that is informative on condition. A primary instance of such data is found in …

Advanced health monitoring of unpowered heavy haul and general freight railway wagons is
still an emerging field, limited by the lack of electrical power on-board the vehicles and the …

Digital model railway control systems provide a new way to regulate a layout while reducing
wiring and increasing operational flexibility. A variety of control systems are available for …

To realize smart detection and safe operation of freight trains, a continuous and stable
energy source is required for electrical equipment on the train. It is a feasible scheme to …

Power supply for monitoring sensors on freight trains is a big challenge in the construction of
intelligent railway system. It is urgent to find a low-cost and convenient power supply method …

Traditionally, freight wagon technology has lacked digitalization and advanced monitoring
capabilities. This article presents recent advancements in freight wagon digitalization …

This unique and up-to-date work surveys the use of mechatronics in rail vehicles, notably
traction, braking, communications, data sharing, and control. The results include improved …

Implementing unattended train operation on the mainline could make the railway more
competitive by reducing operating costs since there will be no staff onboard the train. This …