Journal of Railway Science and Technology

Open access

ISSN: 3050-8142

Journal of Railway Science and Technology

Open access

Journal of Railway Science and Technology (JRST) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to promoting research excellence and technological innovation in the field of railways. The journal f...

Journal of Railway Science and Technology (JRST) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to promoting research excellence and technological innovation in the field of railways. The journal focuses on cutting-edge theories, advanced technologies, novel materials, optimized processes, and innovative equipment relevant to railway science and engineering. JRST aims to publish high-quality original research articles and topical reviews that address both fundamental issues and interdisciplinary challenges, serving as a global platform for academic exchange and collaboration.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Planning, design, and construction of railway infrastructure

  • Inspection, monitoring, and maintenance of railway infrastructure

  • Infrastructure resilience enhancement and disaster prevention technologies

  • Civil engineering materials for railway applications

  • Railway operation and management

  • Locomotives, rolling stock, and transportation equipment

  • Intelligent manufacturing and advanced equipment

  • High-speed railway technology

  • Application of emerging interdisciplinary technologies in railways, such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and digital twins

Editorial Board

Society affiliation

Central South University (CSU) Central South University is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education of China and a key institution under the national “Double First-Class” initiative as well as the “985 Project” and the “211 Project.” With strong disciplines in Civil Engineering and Transportation Engineering, the Universit...

Central South University (CSU)

Central South University is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education of China and a key institution under the national “Double First-Class” initiative as well as the 985 Project” and the “211 Project.” With strong disciplines in Civil Engineering and Transportation Engineering, the University has developed distinctive strengths in high-speed railway construction, bridge, tunnel and railway engineering, disaster prevention and mitigation, rail transit safety, and train operation control. As a sponsoring institution of JRST, Central South University works with scholars and experts from China and abroad to promote technological innovation and academic exchange in the railway field.

China Railway Group Limited (CREC)

China Railway Group Limited is a backbone force in Chinas railway construction and one of the worlds leading construction and engineering contractors. The Company has extensive expertise in railways, urban rail transit, bridges and tunnels, electrification, and engineering equipment, with strong capabilities in infrastructure construction, engineering survey and design consulting, and equipment manufacturing. As an important co-sponsoring institution of JRST, CREC provides strong support for the Journals academic development, research translation, and industry exchange through its engineering practice, technological expertise, and industry resources.

1. Seismic safety of high-speed railway train track bridge systems: research progress, disaster mechanisms, and mitigation strategies

2. A critical review of operations research on the operation and maintenance of railway systems

3. Trends and perspectives in structural health monitoring through edge computing: A review with zero-shot natural language processing categorization

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Special Issue on Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Resilient Railway Systems

Submission Deadline: 31 August, 2027

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