SPECIAL ISSUES
The Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit has an active Special Issues programme, with future Special Issues including 'Heavy Haul', 'RRUK' and 'Engineering a Secure Railway'. We are always keen to discuss ideas for potential topics. Please send your suggestions to the Managing Editor.
2010, Vol. 224
INNOTRACK – Innovative Track Systems, issue F4. Guest Edited by Anders Ekberg.
The papers in this Special Issue provide a comprehensive summary of the European Commission (EC)-funded integrated project INNOTRACK. The focus is on track structures and on innovative solutions in this field.
2009, Vol. 223
High Tech in Heavy Haul, issue F2. Guest Edited by Robert Fröhling, Per-Olof Larsson-Kråik, Roger Lundén and Thomas Nordmark.
This special issue is from the International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA), which is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in heavy haul railway operations, engineering, maintenance, and technology.
2008, Vol. 222
Gauging - Making the Maximum Use of the Minimum Loading Gauge, issue F3. Guest Edited by David M Johnson and Allan Sutton.
This special issue focuses on making the most of the railway infrastructure, but in doing so seeks to recognize that gauging is a topic that involves equal science from mechanical and civil engineers.
Previous special issues
2007, Vol. 221
Rail Research UK, issue F1. Guest Edited by S Hillmansen, C Baker and W Powrie
2004, Vol. 218
Railway Axles, issue F4. Guest Edited by S Hillmansen
2002, Vol. 216
Safety, issue F2. Guest Edited by R A Smith
2001, Vol. 215
Freight: Part 2, issue F1. Guest Edited by F Schmid
1999, Vol. 213
Freight: Part 1, issue F4. Guest Edited by F Schmid
1998, Vol. 212
Tilting Trains, issue F1. Guest Edited by B Eickhoff and F Schmid