Rail Transport Aerodynamics
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Transportation and Future Mobility".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2025 | Viewed by 97
Special Issue Editors
Interests: experimental fluid mechanics; CFD; flow control; train aerodynamics; drag reduction
Interests: train aerodynamics and operation safety; wind engineering; CFD application with AI; flow control; comprehensive comfort evaluation of rail transit
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Rail transport aerodynamics play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of modern railway systems. This Special Issue is dedicated to advancing our understanding of aerodynamic phenomena associated with high-speed and conventional trains, covering theoretical analysis, computational simulations, wind tunnel experiments, and field measurements. The goal of this collection is to explore key topics in this field, such as drag reduction, crosswind stability, tunnel aerodynamics, flow control strategies, energy-efficient designs, and other railway-related aerodynamic effects. This Special Issue will contribute to the development of innovative solutions for improving operational performance, passenger comfort, and environmental sustainability in rail transport. We welcome contributions from researchers, engineers, and industry professionals working in railway aerodynamics and related fields to share their latest findings and technological advancements.
Dr. Xiaodong Chen
Dr. Zhengwei Chen
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Applied Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- train aerodynamics
- drag reduction
- crosswind stability
- train-induced aerodynamic effects
- aerodynamics of rail infrastructure
- tunnel aerodynamics
- aeroacoustics in railway transport
- AI-driven aerodynamic optimization
- cabin air quality and ventilation
- active and passive flow controls
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
