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Contents

Invited Speech

New technologies to Create New Opportunities for the Railways and Society of the 21stCentury 1Shuichiro Yamanouchi, Chairman, East Japan Railway Company

Keynote Speech

Current Research Trends in the European Rail Sector 7Phillipe Roumeguere, Chief Executive, Union Internationale des Chemins defer

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION: The New Frontiers in North American RailwayTechnology 17Roy A. Allen, President, Transportation Technology Center, Inc.

A: Customer Service

Oral Sessions

AO1: Operation Management 25

SAGACE™ A Systemic Modelling Method to Analyse and to Improve the MainProcesses of a Railway Company : Application to a Parisian Suburb Line

Innovative Slot Management Systems for Guided Traffic

A Simulation Study on the Energy Saving Strategy of Train Operation

Optimising Operation Management with a Multi-Agent Approach - using TCS as anexample

Life Cycle Costing and Operational Availability

AO2: System Capacity 30A Dedicated European Railway Network for Freight

Capacity Analysis, a Missing Link in Planning Infrastructure

AO3: Ticketing 32

Contactless Smart Card AFC Trials in East Japan Railway Co.

A New Approach for a More Efficient Operations Management in Suburban AreasUB/TIB Hannover 89

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The Development of the Automatic Gate Machine for the Tokaido Shinkansen

Development of the Automatic Ticket Gate System Processing Two Tickets at Once

AO4: Freight Transshipment 36

Innovative Horizontal Transhipment Techniques

Increasing the Effectiveness of Ship to Train Transfers in Container Terminals: A Wayto Sustain Intermodality

Mega Hub for Intermodal Traffic - the Planning of the Most Advanced ContainerTerminal in the World

Modern Methods of Freight-Train-Operation to Reach an Efficient and EconomicTransport of Single Wagons and Small Groups

Specialist Sessions

AS1: Passenger Comfort 41

Use of the S.E.A. to Calculate and Optimize the Noise in the Driver's Cab of aLocomotive

Effects of Vibrational Factors on the Riding Comfort Evaluation of Tilting Train PassingCurve Transitions

Development of the Series 700 Shinkansen Train-set (Improvement of Riding Comfortand Cabin Environment)

Modernisation of Techniques for Assessment of Speed Potential and Riding Comfort ofNew Vehicles - Indian Railways Experience

Assessment of the Acoustical Comfort in Trains at SNCF: a Social Survey withinCoaches

AS2: Challenging Conventional Thinking 46

Measuring the Environmental Impacts of High Speed Rail and Maglev in North America:What Railway Designers Need to Know

A Study on Dynamic Response of Guideway Structures on Yamanashi Maglev Test Line

Railways: Future Threats to Their Environmental Advantage

Efficient Passenger Trains for the Future

A New PM LSM Controlled-Repulsive Maglev Vehicle

Concept of Commuter Train for Saving Energy and Costs

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AS3: Comfort in Stations 52

Modeling Pedestrians in Transfer Stations

Research of an Efficient Air-Conditioning System in a Station Concourses

Numerical Simulation for Bioclimatic Comfort

Poster Sessions

AP1: Urban Transportation 55

Modelling Generalised Rail Commuter Costs for use in Urban Transport Planning

Standardization of Urban Rapid Rail Vehicles in Korea

Consideration on Common Use of Smart Card Ticket among Operators

AP2: Operation Management 58

Quality as a Business Philosophy for Less Efficient Networks

A Study on Reliability Allocation for Rolling Stock System

An Automatic Station Shunting Scheduling System: S4 - A Challenge to IntractableCombinatorial Problems -

Possible Benefits from Technological Foresight Studies on Non Railway TransportationModes

Probabilistic Risk Assessment for Track Invasion and Breakdown Events in RailwayLines

B: Train Control

Oral Sessions

BO1: Intelligent Transportation Systems 65

Technologies for Flexible Passenger Transport Modes - A Railway's Contribution -

Integrated Control Room: A New Concept of the Italian Railways towards Year 2000

Train Control and ITS

AXONIS™ Alstom Latest Proven Technologies Dedicated to a Complete DriverlessSystem

B02: Safety Technology 69

The Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility Implications of the Introduction ofTransmission Based Train Control

Uncertainty Analysis in Railway Probabilistic Safety Assessment

MACSI: A Methodological Approach to Control Sub-Systems Integration in anIntelligent Transportation System

Creation of A Capital of Knowledge in the Field of Railway Safety

BO3: Man-Machine Interface 73

Presentation of a Range of Driving Desks for Locomotives

The Stress System in Train Drivers

Improving Safety Performance for Driver-less Operation Using FMCW Radar

Study of the Fatigue Induced on Train Drivers by Long Driving Periods

BO4: Tracking 77

Automatic Train Position Detecting and Reporting System

The FIRE Project

Satellite-based Location and Telecommunication for Railway Applications

Automatic Supervision of Wagons at Yugoslav Railways - Pilot Plant Project atBelgrade Railway Junction

BO5: Level Crossing 81

Automatic Electronic Detector of Obstacles over the Level Crossing Area

Level Crossings - Comparison between Europe, USA and Japan

Application of Computers in Estimation of the Traffic Degree of Safety at LevelCrossings

Level Crossing Safety Improvement

Poster Sessions

BP1: Intelligent Transportation Systems 85

The Development and Application of Transient Detect-Recording System on Locomotives

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System for Grasping Train Operating Status at the Site

Enhancement of the Occupancy of Railroads Using "Virtually Coupled Train Formations"

Interactive Simulation Program for Train Scheduling Using Advanced Expert System

Evaluating MRT Mixed-Fleet Operation by OOP Simulation Models

BP2: Safety Technology 90

Simulation models for the Fire Safety of the Lyon-Torino Basis Tunnel

Realizing Benefits Through the Integration of ATCS with Railroad ManagementInformation Systems: Key Challenges for Application

Deterioration Prediction of Electronic Equipment

Automation in Rail Traffic: Automated Train Control - Options and Obstacles

Cost-Effective Train Radio Communication on Indian Railways

BP3: Safety Critical Software 95

Hierarchical Railway Signaling Fault Diagnosis System Based on Neural Network andExpert System

Safety Critical Software of Meteor Developed with the B Formal Method and the VitalCoded Processor *

A Study on Computer Simulation Methods for Railway Transportation Safety

Safety Technologies for Computerised Signalling Systems and Relevant SafetyManagement Activities in Japan

Fault Tolerant Train Navigation System Using Multisensor Integration Methods

C: Vehicles (Freight and Passenger)

Oral Sessions

CO1: Bogies & Running Gear 103

High Speed Bogie - Mutual Development JR East - DBAG

The Mechatronic Train: Requirements and Concepts

Global Active Suspension System for Railway Coaches

The Potential for Heavier Payload on Existing Track by using "Track-Friendly" RailVehicle Suspension Designs

CO2: Train Monitoring 107

Managing the Vehicle-Infrastructure Interface in a Privatised Railway Environment

Development of Automatic Solid Axle Flaw Detection Line for Narrow-Gauge LineCars

An Image Processing Based System for Wheel and Flange Profile Measurement

Development of Commuter Train Adopting Information Technology

ECP for Heavy Freight Service: Train Control and Monitoring for the 21st Century

CO3: Tilting 112

Adaptation of Norwegian Tracks to Tilting Trains - Specific Aspects of High SpeedCurving

A Study of the Track Maintenance and Change of Track Condition after Tilting CarIntroduction in Sikoku Railway Company

Research on Motion Sickness

Influence from Lateral Acceleration and Roll Motion on Nausea: A Simulator Study onPossible Causes of Nausea in Tilting Trains

CO4: Maglev 116

Repulsive Magnetic Levitation System with Permanent Magnets

Superspeed Maglev Vehicle Transrapid 08 Qualification and Type Certification

Characteristics of Train Control and Power Supply Systems at Yamanashi MaglevTest Line

Results of Running Tests of the MLX01 Yamanashi Maglev Test Line Vehicles

Specialist Sessions

CS1: Vehicle Safety 121

Evaluating New Technologies for Railway Tank Car Safety through CooperativeResearch

Development of a Crash Optimized Solebar for Driver's Cab Underframe of RailwayVehicles

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Carbodies for High Structural Integrity and Safety

Investigation about Crashworthy Composite Materials Suitable for Transport Vehicles

Application of Numerical Simulation to Passenger Safety

CS2: Brake Control 126

Appropriate Brake Control Based on Adhesion Characteristics

Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow of Wheel and Tread Brake Shoe

Dry Friction-Induced Oscillations of Railway Disk Brakes and Wheels

Poster Sessions

CP1: Train Monitoring 129

Development of the Computerized System for the Realization of ConcurrentEngineering at Design and Manufacturing Process of Rolling Stock

Development of a Methodology and Facility for Non-dismantling Inspection of ACTraction Motors

From X2000 to Crusaris Regina: Development of LCC Technology

Development of Gauge-Changing EMU

Virtual Assessment of Railway System and Components

CP2: Freight 134

Internet-Based International Rail Freight Monitoring - The RailTrace System

Study on Freight Transportation by Train Ferry between Korea and China

Passive Refrigeration for Transportation and Storage of Fresh Perishable

A Logistic Centre in the Transcontinental Transport System Europe-Asia

The Cargo Transport Market in the Eurasian Transport Corridors

CP3: Traction Drives 139

The High Efficiency IM Drive by GTO CSI with Regenerative Commutation andSnubber Energy

Technological Development of the Series 700 Shinkansen High-Speed Train

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Technological Development of an IGBT Applied Traction System for the Series 700High-Speed Train

Development of Multiple Unit Operation Control for Train Set of DMU and EMU

PWM Converter Control Stability as Variable Impedance for Linear Generator

Double Current Band Control for N.P.C. Inverter

Simulation of Chopper Controlled DC Series Traction Machine in Motoring and BrakingMode for Tehran Metro Application

Series EH500 Induction Motor Drive Locomotive for Dual Power Lines with IGBTConverters

D: Infrastructure

Oral Sessions

DO1: Maintenance Management of Track 149

Improved Performance of Infrastructure by Benchmarking the Infrastructure Costs

Simulation Can Help Decision Making in Rail Maintenance

Simulation of Rail Maintenance Management for Reducing Overall Life Cycle Cost

Modeling the Transition Process of Railway Track Irregularity and Its Application toDecision Making for Maintenance Strategy

DO2: Track Monitoring 153

Laboratory and Full-Scale Prototype Evaluation of Ground Penetrating Radar on RailwayTrackbed Ballast

Use of Axle Box Acceleration to Detect Track and Rail Irregularities

The System for Monitoring Condition of Rail Fastening and Better Performance for theHigh-speed Confirming Vehicle

Track Stiffness: a Tool for Maintenance?

DO3: Ballast Track 157

Evaluating Track Structures: Life Cycle Cost Analysis as a Structured Approach

The "Frame-Sleeper-Track" An Innovative Ballasted Railway Track

Influence of Bridge Dynamics on Ballast Deterioration on High Speed Lines

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Reduced Life-Cycle Cost by Potential Changes in Track Technology - Track Structurewith Matching Renewal Cycle of Rails and Fastenings with Concrete Sleepers

Durability Tests of Ladder Sleepers under Heavy Axle Loads at TTCI

DO4: Wheel/Rail Interaction 162

The Application of Proven Wheel/Rail Technology to Minimise Wheel and RailWear and Maintenance Costs on the New Airport Railway in Hong Kong

A Successful Approach to Rail Operations in Low Adhesion Condiitons

Experimental Investigation on Wheel-Rail Contact by Means of Ultrasonic Waves

Dynamic Responses of Railway Track to Rail Corrugation Excitations by UsingFinite and Infinite Elements Model

Specialist Sessions

DS1: Track Life Cycle Cost 167

Low Life Cycle Cost on Total Rail System Level: System Optimization withDOCplus

Reduction of the Costs of the Construction of High Speed Lines

Infrastructure for New High Speed Lines. Transition Structures Optimization ofDesign and Calculation

Economizing Maintenance Costs by Enhancing the Management of Welded Joints

TC type Low-maintenance Track for Existing Lines

DS2: Catenary 172

Preparation and Characterization of Composite Materials for Strips of Pantographs byDifferent Metallurgical Methods

Development of Measuring Apparatus for Contact Wire Wear Using Sodium VapourLamps

Development of High Speeed Simple Catenary for Projected Shinkansen

Optimization of New D.C. Catenary by Means of Measurements and Simulation ofPantograph-Catenary Interaction

Investigation of Stress of Contact Wire Clamped with Steady Arm on a Constant UpliftForce Passing by

Novel Contact Material with Improved Wear Performance for Railway PowerCollection

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DS3: Rail Monitoring 178

Improvement of CWR Maintenance with New Measuring Technique UtilizingBarkhausen Noise

A New Detecting Method for Rail Corrugation by Using Wavelet Analysis

The Non-Destructive Measurement of Stress-Free Temperature in Continuous WeldedRail

JR Kyushu's Countermeasures for Corrugation

DS4: Slab Track 182

The Development of Ballastless Track for the High Speed Line South in theNetherlands

Comparison of Two Types of Slab Track - Considering Dynamics

Slab Track for the Extension of the Madrid Metro

Poster Sessions

DP1: Tunnels 185

A Study on Seismic Behavior of Shield Tunnels in Longitudinal Direction

Development of New Grouting Method for Aged Tunnels and its Application

Experimental Study of the Aerodynamic Countermeasures for Reducing the Micro-Pressure Waves and Pressure Fluctuations in High-Speed Train-Tunnel Interfaces

Maintenance and Management of Undersea Tunnel

Pressure Waves Effects of High Speed Trains Running Parallel on Large and MediumSized Tunnels of Italian High Speed Lines

Infrasound Problems Occurring Near Tunnel Portals of High-speed Railway

Tunnel Inspection System for Railways Using Continuously Scanned Image System

DP2: Wheel/Rail Interaction 192

The Wheel as Sensor of Interaction between Wheel and Rail

Revive of Lubrication between Rail & Wheel in Iranian Railway

The Effects of Low Noise Wheels on the Noise and Vibration of Subway Vehicles

Development of Wheel Tread Nicknamed "CS Tread" for Narrow Gauge Lines

Evaluation of a Derailment Detection Algorithm by a Running Simulation of theVehicle on a Main Line

DP3: Bridges 197

Vehicle/Bridge Dynamic Interaction Analysis for Ultrahigh Speed Rail

Floating Ladder Track and New Viaduct Structures to Provide Low-Vibration andSuperior Running Safety during Earthquake

The Monitoring of Bridges for Scour. The Experience of the Italian State Railways(F.S.)

Securing SHINKANSEN Operation against Growing Demand for Development ofCross Structure

Construction of Pier Using Preloaded and Prestressed Geosynthetic-Reinforced SoilStructure Method

Development of Incremental Launching Method for Extradosed Bridge

DP4: Stations & Structures 203

On Construction of New Shinagawa Station of Tokaido Shinkansen

Landscape Design of Railway Viaduct

A Mobile Terminal for Information and Control

The MASK Demonstrator: An Emerging Technology for User-Friendly PassengersKiosk

DP5: Track Monitoring 207

Practical Use of TRASC on Track State Confirming Cars

Running Stability of Two-Wheelset Inspection Vehicle for Shinkansen

Using Automobile to High-Speed Confirming Vehicle for Shinkansen's Safety

The Development of the Guiding Method for Tamping Machine's Lining Work Underthe High Speed Operation at Shinkansen Line & Ordinary Line

Automatic Measuring of Rail Gaps

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Automatic Control of Tamping Tools of SMTT

SOFI: Virtual System for Track Operation Training

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DP6: Infrastructure 215

Economical Analysis of the Influence of Mixed Traffic on High Speed Lines

Simulation Models for Establishing the Railway Infrastructure Capacity

Study on the Mitigation of Slope Disaster along Railways with Remote Sensing Data

Project for Restoring a Railway Embankment with Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)

Deformation Properties of Railroad Ballasts Subjected to Monotonic and CyclicLoadings

Optical Inspection of Rolling Stock and Infrastructure

Modeling of Technical Features of the Total Rail System

E: Environment

Oral Sessions

EO1: Cross Wind 225

TRANSAERO: Results of an European Research Project in Railway Aerodynamics

Wind Tunnel Tests on Aerodynamic Characteristics of Vehicles under Cross-winds

Analysis of the Relationship between the Nose Shape of High Speed Train and thePressure Distribution against Wayside Equipment

Regulation of Train Operation Based on Natural Wind Direction and Velocity underStrong Winds

EO2: Vehicle Noise 229

Adtranz Advanced Technology Development Project for Noise and Vibration

Development of the Series 700 Shinkansen Train-Set (Improvement of Noise Level)

High Speed Trains with Bogie Fairings: European Research into ReducingAerodynamic Drag and Noise

EO3: Pantograph 232

Low-Noise Pantographs and Insulators

Considerations for High Performance Pantographs

Experimental Aeroacoustical Study of the TGV Pantograph Recess

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Phototube Sensor for Active Pantographs

Specialist Sessions

ES1: Aerodynamics Simulation 237

The Reduction of Disturbance of the Train Draft Pressure in Passing by Each Other

Numerical Simulation of the Flow Around a Six-Coach High Speed Train

RAPIDE: A Project of Joint Aerodynamics Research of the European High-SpeedRail Operators

Methodology for Computing the Flow Around a High Speed Train for DragEstimation and Validation Using Wind Tunnel Experiments

A Cooperation Study between RTRI and SNCF on Aeroacoustics: NumericalSimulations and Measurements of the Aerodynamic Noise of Car Body Irregularities

ES2: Noise Distribution 242

Passive Lift Suppression Mechanism for Low Noise Pantograph

Prediction of the Effect of Noise Barriers for Railway by Two-Dimensional BEM

Acoustic Characteristics of Aeroacoustic Noises Radiated from Simplified Modelson a Flat Base

Project on an Innovative Acoustic Barrier, Particulary for Railway Superstructures

Annoyance due to Combined Noise Sources

Wind Tunnel Tests for Reducing Aeroacoustic Noise from High-Speed Trains

Poster Sessions

EP1: Electromagnetic Compatibility 249

Computation of Inductive Coupling between Electrified Railways andCommunication Cables

Multisystem Harmonic Detection and Analysis in Real Time for ElectromagneticConducted Emissions in Railways Environment

Evaluation of the Mutagenic Activity of Magnetic Fields

Comparison between Measurements and Simulations on 25 kV Traction Power SupplySystems

The Electromagnetic Environment of Railway Installations: Modelling Techniques

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Perspectives of Modeling and Integration Activities for the assessment of ElectricalSystem Compatibility for Advanced Rail Vehicles (ESCARV EU Project)

Electrical System Compatibility for Advanced Rail Vehicle (ESCARV): A Crosss-Company and Multi-National Project for Modeling Predicting InteroperabilityProblems

EP2: Energy : 256

High Temperature Superconducting Transformer for Railway Application

Advanced Energy Management on Railway Vehicles

Development of Single Phase Feeding Power Conditioner for Shinkansen Depot

Two Control Center and Switching Methods of CSC System

Development of Substation Support System for DC Electric Railways

Minimization of Sensors in Traction Drives by Speed Sensorless Motor Control

Sensitivity Analysis of Railway Line Impedance to Variations of Electrical andGeometrical Parameters

Feasibility of Fuel Cell Rail Vehicles

Author Index 265

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