A probabilistic approach to safeguard cross wind safety of passenger railway operation in Germany: the new DB guideline Ril 80704

In April 2006, DB Netz AG (the infrastructure branch of Deutsche Bahn AG) set into force the new cross wind guideline Ril 80704. This guideline covers the entire passenger traffic and contains methods and requirements for rolling stock and for infrastructure. Compliance with guideline Ril 80704 is needed for technical...