In this paper, a real-time information service platform for high-speed train was proposed and implemented. With this platform, all passengers of train will freely to get access by Wi-Fi or other wireless network to enjoy movie, music, train information and travel information. Besides, the platform was connected to a FPGA based data processing center to collect train operation data including ins...

High speed trains permit faster travelling between long distance destinations, making it an easy and comfortable way of travelling. The pantograph is the element of the train that collects electrical current from the cable system above (the catenary), to the train motors. The contact force variation can cause contact losses, electric arc formations and sparking. This deteriorates the quality of...

High-speed trains with the maximum speed of 300 km/h, named as Korea Train Express (KTX), have started revenue services since April 2004. Because of the geomorphologic conditions of Korea a large portion of the ‘Kyung-Bu’ line is comprised of tunnels or bridges, which may cause excessive noise in a vehicle. The vibration generated by the trains propagates into the tunnel and the vehicle structu...

With reduced environmental impact becoming an increasingly important benefit of the rail transportation mode, continual improvement in efficiency and reduced energy consumption has become a major concern to rail transit operators. For electrified rail transit operations, regenerative braking is one practical way for saving energy because it enables the kinetic energy of a train to be transmitte...

Ten years ago, the first Spanish high speed line which traveled from Madrid to Sevilla at an average speed of 250 km/h was inaugurated. At this speed pantograph noise, which is of an aerodynamic nature, is thought to have rather influence in the passengers zone. However, pantograph contribution is often omitted since main noise sources are expected to come from wheels and devices placed under t...

Strong cross-winds may overturn trains, so an understanding of the fluid mechanics is important. To facilitate the proper estimation of the probability of a train overturning, accurate data for the aerodynamic rolling moment about the lee rail is essential. (Of course, many other parameters are required.) The flow of a turbulent cross-wind over a train moving across an embankment is complex, an...

How should a vehicle he driven to minimise fuel consumption? In this paper we consider the case where a train is to be driven along a straight, level track, but where speed limits may apply over parts of the track. The journey is to be completed within a specified time using as little fuel as possible. For a journey without speed limits, the optimal driving strategy typically requires full powe...

In recent years, train speeds have been increased for earlier arrival times as part of efforts to improve service to travelers. Meanwhile, the speed of train drafts (the winds generated when trains pass by station platforms) increases in proportion to the train speed. JR companies have therefore deployed adequate safety measures such as the installation of platform doors and aerodynamic optimiz...

As key components of the train control system, balise and Balise Transmission Module (BTM) cooperate with each other and fulfill the ground-train information transmission to ensure the safety and reliability of train operation. Aiming at the requirements for future developments of high-speed railway, this paper builds the model for the dynamic transmission process of the balise tele-powering si...