Modeling and Analysis for Stability and Reliability in Railway Systems
A special issue of Systems (ISSN 2079-8954). This special issue belongs to the section "Systems Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 4
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Railway systems form the backbone of modern transportation and logistics, yet they face persistent challenges from increasing operational complexity, ageing infrastructure, and the high demand for service continuity. Ensuring stability (from train dynamics to network operations) and reliability (of components, subsystems, and the entire network) is paramount.
Addressing these interconnected challenges requires a holistic, system-thinking approach. Advanced modelling, data-driven analysis and predictive simulation are no longer optional but essential tools for understanding complex failure mechanisms, predicting system behaviour under stress, and optimising maintenance and control strategies.
This Special Issue aims to attract high-quality, original research articles that present the latest advancements in the modelling and analysis of railway systems, with a specific focus on enhancing stability and reliability. We invite contributions that explore novel methodologies, advanced simulation techniques, data-driven approaches, and practical case studies that offer new insights into the design and management of robust, resilient, and efficient railway systems.
Prof. Dr. Mladen Nikšić
Dr. Martin Starčević
Prof. Dr. Adam Szeląg
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- railway systems
- system reliability
- system stability
- modelling and simulation of railway traffic
- railway dynamics
- RAMS (reliability, availability, maintainability, safety)
- fault diagnosis and prognosis
- railway traffic management
- predictive maintenance
- system-level analysis
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