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Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Improvements in Rail Technology


ASME Rail Transportation Division, IEEE Vehicular Technology Society and ASCE Transportation Development Institute invite you to submit papers for presentation and discussion at the annual Joint Rail Conference. Papers are solicited from members of the supply industry, rail transportation corporations, rail transit agencies, governmental agencies, consulting/engineering firms, academia, technical organizations, and others. Papers should cover topics of current interest or new technology which may include but are not limited to:



  • Positive train control
  • Substation design
  • Signal improvements
  • Locomotive & vehicle performance including ride quality, crash worthiness, and monitoring enhancements
  • Design, maintenance, and reliability of rolling stock
  • New electrical/electronic concepts for heavy rail/commuter rail/light rail performance and safety improvements
  • Evolution in electrical/electronic rail products for more reliable service life or safety improvements
  • Electronic-controlled air braking systems
  • Evolution in environmentally friendly designs for locomotives
  • Improved AC/DC propulsion designs
  • Computer simulations for improved railroad operations

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