Railway management and engineering

Railways and transport High speeds and magnetic levitation Policy and legislation Forecast of rail demand Costs and tarification Planning and management of railways The track system Mechanical behaviour of track Subgrade - geotechnical and hydrogeological analysis The rail Sleepers - fastenings Ballast Transverse effects - derailment Track layout Switches and crossings Laying and maintenance of track Slab track Train dynamics Rolling stock Diesel and electric traction Signaling - safety - Interoperability Environmental effects of railways List of references Abbreviations Index.