Message from the Editor
Dear Colleague,
The Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, Part F of the Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, is devoted to all aspects of railway engineering. The Journal aims to promote sharing of technical knowledge, ideas and experience between engineers and researchers working in the railway field.
The IMechE was founded by George Stephenson in 1847 and the Journal aims to continue the strong tradition of informing railway engineers of innovative concepts and advances in knowledge as well as examples of practical developments and applications. Basic research with potential rail applications is also included in the Journal's scope.
As Editor I am supported by an Editorial Board made up of some of the leading international experts in our field. We are dedicated to swift publication of the key research and development work taking place around the world. Papers are peer reviewed by experts to ensure the highest standards and the Journal has an international reputation for its quality and impact.
The Journal is growing, and increased from four to six issues per year from 2009. This, together with our new InPress service, allows us to provide an even better service to our authors and readers.
If you wish to submit a paper please go to www.editorialmanager.com/jrrt.
If you wish to contact me for an informal discussion about your work, please email me: s.d.iwnicki@mmu.ac.uk.
Simon Iwnicki – Manchester Metropolitan University
Editor, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit
Biographical Information
Professor Iwnicki is currently based at Manchester Metropolitan University, when he is Professor of Railway Engineering.
He studied mechanical engineering at Manchester University and after graduating worked in the Research and Development department at Chloride Motive power Ltd. He has 15 years of computer modeling experience and has simulated passenger and freight vehicles for designers and operators in the UK and overseas.
He has published papers on many aspects of his work and spoken at international conferences in the field of Vehicle Dynamics.
In 2006, Simon took over from Professor Rod Smith as Editor of the Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit.