in Chengdu. This is an open forum for scientists, researchers, and engineers around the world to promote the exchange of the latest scientific and technological innovations in rail transportation; and to advance the state-of-the-art in engineering and practices for various types of rail-based transportation systems. The conference series would cover all main areas of rail vehicles, infrastructure, traction power, operation, communication, and environment, including the following topics:

dynamics and mechanics of rail vehicles, track, and bridge systems

• train operation, control, scheduling and management

• signaling and communication

• Important Dates：

  Sept 18 2016: Abstract Submission Due (1 page)

• Dec 11 2016: Full Paper Submission Due (6-10pages)

• Mar 11 2017: Final Paper Submission Due

• July 10-12 2017: Conference Dates