Brings together papers from a November 2000 conference on all areas of the rail industry and academia, reporting on recent technological advances in the industry. Themes include the passenger environment, rolling stock reliability and maintenance, technology and developments in rolling stock, and wheels and brakes. Specific topics discussed include air-cycle air-conditioning of passenger saloons, at-seat entertainment systems, maintenance plans for new vehicles, delivering trains for service, more seats in suburban trains, and critical issues for high-speed passenger rolling stock for non-electrified routes. Other subjects are fluid power control systems, advanced modular EP brake control, getting more life from railway wheels, and wheelsets for West Coast Main Line tilting trains. Of interest to engineering managers, contractors, engineers, and consultants involved in any aspect of railway technology. This volume is not indexed. It is distributed by ASME. c. Book News Inc.