The *Handbook of Railway Vehicle Dynamics* is a comprehensive resource edited by Simon Iwnicki, covering the dynamics and behavior of railway vehicles. The book provides an introduction to the main issues influencing the dynamic behavior of railway vehicles and reviews the history and state-of-the-art of analytical and computer tools used in this field. It is intended for engineers and researchers working in the railway industry, as well as those interested in gaining a basic understanding of railway vehicle dynamics. Key topics include: - The history of railway vehicle dynamics, from early concepts to modern computational techniques. - The anatomy of railway vehicle running gear, including different types of running gear and their advantages and disadvantages. - Wheel-rail contact, including the equations governing these forces and the tribology of the contact. - Track dynamics and its impact on vehicle behavior. - Gauging issues and the development of computer techniques for gauging. - Derailment prevention and the causes of derailment. - Longitudinal train dynamics, including rolling resistance and braking systems. - Noise and vibration from railway vehicles. - Active suspensions and their benefits over passive suspensions. - Simulation methods for predicting vehicle-track interaction. - Field testing and instrumentation procedures for railway vehicles. - Roller rigs and their use in controlled testing. - Scale testing and its application in research. The handbook includes contributions from leading experts in the field, providing a valuable reference for both newcomers and experienced professionals.The *Handbook of Railway Vehicle Dynamics* is a comprehensive resource edited by Simon Iwnicki, covering the dynamics and behavior of railway vehicles. The book provides an introduction to the main issues influencing the dynamic behavior of railway vehicles and reviews the history and state-of-the-art of analytical and computer tools used in this field. It is intended for engineers and researchers working in the railway industry, as well as those interested in gaining a basic understanding of railway vehicle dynamics. Key topics include: - The history of railway vehicle dynamics, from early concepts to modern computational techniques. - The anatomy of railway vehicle running gear, including different types of running gear and their advantages and disadvantages. - Wheel-rail contact, including the equations governing these forces and the tribology of the contact. - Track dynamics and its impact on vehicle behavior. - Gauging issues and the development of computer techniques for gauging. - Derailment prevention and the causes of derailment. - Longitudinal train dynamics, including rolling resistance and braking systems. - Noise and vibration from railway vehicles. - Active suspensions and their benefits over passive suspensions. - Simulation methods for predicting vehicle-track interaction. - Field testing and instrumentation procedures for railway vehicles. - Roller rigs and their use in controlled testing. - Scale testing and its application in research. The handbook includes contributions from leading experts in the field, providing a valuable reference for both newcomers and experienced professionals.