In densely populated areas, the railway transportation is a realistic alternative to airway transportation for long distances. Traveling by train is fast, safe, comfortable, and environmentally friendly. Moreover, passengers have come to prefer the train, as these four qualities have further improved. Mathematical modeling, dynamic analysis, and computer simulation play an essential role in railway design, analysis, and performance evaluation. This Special Issue of the Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics includes the most recent research and advancements in the field of railroad vehicle system dynamics.
Some derailment criteria that remain relevant in the mechanical design and analysis of the railway system need to be reevaluated using more comprehensive nonlinear approaches and more sophisticated computer software that do not employ simplifying assumptions. This scientific evaluation allows for better understanding the range of applicability and limitations of these criteria. For example, for many years, Nadal’s formula has been used as the...
