It covers every aspect of rolling stock through its whole life cycle, from all the points of view of the designer, the manufacturer, the operator, the maintainer and, of course, the passenger.

Intended for engineers and managers, specialists, as well as for students or professors, this trilogy was written by more than 30 authors from 7 different countries, having worked for different companies at different levels of shaping the face of the railway system. It unfolds the latest technology concepts together with their scientific background, with systematic references to the applicable standards.

The first volume is now available. Starting with a world history of rolling stock, considered within an evolving railway transportation system, it gives you the latest information on European interoperability and safety regulations and standards, analyses the main technical interfaces of the rolling stock with the railway system and discusses how to master its life cycle.

Volumes 2 and 3 will provide in-depth descriptions of the different types of trains for all kinds of operations, as well as of their components and equipment, followed by a trend outlook.

All three volumes are available in an English as well as in a French version. http://www.boutiquedelaviedurail.com/rolling-stock,fr,3,94.cfm

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