This book focuses on selected research problems of contemporary railways. The first chapter is devoted to the prediction of railways development in the nearest

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This book provides an overview and assessment of the security risks, both manmade and natural, facing the railways and rail networks. Railroads face significant

This book promotes the use of mathematical optimization and operations research methods in rail transportation. The editors assembled thirteen contributions fro

Railways are frequently promoted as one of the most sustainable modes of transport. However, their impact will in practice be significantly affected by the ways