Weather phenomena can result in severe impacts on railway infrastructure. In future,
projected changes to the frequency and/or intensity of extreme weather events could change …

The transport sector fulfils crucial economic and social functions with railways being
instrumental in the safe, efficient, and reliable movements of people to their destinations and …

Track lateral stability is one of the most critical considerations for safe and reliable railway
infrastructures. With increasing exposures to high temperatures globally, a greater …

This paper investigates the possibility for implementing machine learning-aided prediction in
analyzing the buckling phenomena of ballasted railway tracks induced by extreme …

Globally, the need for railways to adapt to the impacts of climate change is increasing
rapidly. Nature-based Solutions (NbS) have been identified as potential climate change …

Extreme weather damages and disrupts transport infrastructure in a multitude of ways.
Heavy rainfall and ensuing landslides or flooding may lead to road or rail closures; extreme …

While the effect of ballast degradation on lateral resistance is noteworthy, limited research
has delved into the specific aspect of ballast breakage in this context. This study is dedicated …

The traction power supply system (TPSS) is the critical facility that provides power to
electrified railways. However, TPSS is highly susceptible to extreme events. Therefore, it is …

In a conventional railway system, timber sleepers have been widely used for ballasted
railway tracks to carry passengers and transport goods. However, due to the limited …

Owned and operated by Transport for London (TfL), the London Underground (LU) is the
oldest and one of the busiest urban metro networks in the world, spanning a large proportion …