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Urban Rail Transit is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Transportation Planning and Optimization, Urban Transport and Accessibility, Railway Engineering and Dynamics.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer Basic)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Urban Rail Transit 12:45–58

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Publishes research inTransportation Planning and Optimization Urban Transport and Accessibility Railway Engineering and Dynamics Railway Systems and Energy Efficiency Urban and Freight Transport Logistics
ISSN2199-6679
Citation impact (2-yr)3.45
h-index32
i10-index121
Total citations3,589
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereBeijing Jiaotong University
Journal websitelink.springer.com
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Papers published in Urban Rail Transit per year

24
2015
16
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25
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22
2018
22
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20
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20
2021
23
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Citation impact of Urban Rail Transit by publication year

556
2015
467
2016
443
2017
401
2018
506
2019
250
2020
252
2021
235
2022
208
2023
176
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Most-cited papers in Urban Rail Transit

Passenger Stability Within Moving Railway Vehicles: Limits on Maximum Longitudinal Acceleration

Jonathan Powell, Roberto Palacín · 1 Jun 2015

Increasing the acceleration and deceleration of trains within a railway network can improve the performance of the system. However, the risk of passengers losing their balance and falling is also increased. The purpose of this paper is therefore to examine the effect of longitudinal vehicle accelerations on passenger safety and comfort. The literature review brings…

A Study of the Feasibility and Potential Implementation of Metro-Based Freight Transportation in Newcastle upon Tyne

Alex Dampier, Marin Marinov · 18 Aug 2015

This paper discusses the concept of using a metropolitan railway network to transport freight directly to a city centre from the surrounding businesses. Specifically we look in depth at the Tyne and Wear Metro system, situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, to determine if such a scheme would be feasible. Through research into the modes of…

Concurrent Optimization of Rail Transit Alignments and Station Locations

Xiaorong Lai, Paul Schonfeld · 1 Mar 2016

Designing urban rail transit systems is a complex problem, which involves the determination of station locations, track geometry, and various other system characteristics. Most of the previous rail transit route optimization studies have focused on the alignment design between predetermined stations, whereas a practical design process has to account for the complex interactions among railway…

Tribological Aspects of Wheel–Rail Contact: A Review of Wear Mechanisms and Effective Factors on Rolling Contact Fatigue

Hesam Soleimani, Majid Moavenian · 14 Nov 2017

Nowadays, the railway is considered as a means of fast, aggregate and secure transportation. The issue of the rail and wheel contact is one of the most fundamental aspects in the railway system since inappropriate interactions create problems such as wear and a negative effect in the dynamic functioning of the train. In this research,…

Urban Rail Transit Present Situation and Future Development Trends in China: Overall Analysis Based on National Policies and Strategic Plans in 2016–2020

Xuding Bao · 28 Feb 2018

This study analyzes the development of the urban rail transit industry in China from an overall and macroscopic perspective. Multiple factors were considered, such as the degree of urbanization, non-public vehicle ownership, road capacity, and modal share of public transport in international metropolises, as well as planning and construction of urban rail transit systems in…

Urban Rail Transit template — frequently asked questions

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What reference style does Urban Rail Transit use?
Urban Rail Transit uses Numbered (Springer Basic) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Urban Rail Transit 12:45–58
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