The International Journal of Railway Technology (IJRT) is an international journal dedicated to research, development and application in the scope of railway systems. The goal of the journal is to provide an international platform for researchers and experts to promote, disseminate and discuss the recent developments and advances in the field of railway technology. Furthermore, this publication aims to encourage the interaction and collaboration between universities, research centers, railway operators and industry in order to identify problems, propose solutions and indicate directions of future research.