Abstract Guidelines

All abstracts are due by the deadline date of May 31, 2010

Abstracts should be in the followings:
• The abstract must be written in English.
• 1 page maximum in length (2500 characters maximum) with the possibility to download 1 file.
• Describe the content of your research, including:

	The reason for the research
	The link with the chosen challenge
	The methodology
	Expected results
	Potential for implementation
	Impact on railway business

• You should also include what is new about the research. If you have presented this subject in previous WCRR congresses, then please describe the new developments. Commercial abstracts will not be accepted so please emphasise the research content in your abstract.
• When you submit your abstract you will be asked to firstly identify which challenge(s) and secondly which topic corresponds best to your abstract.

A panel of international technical experts will evaluate your abstract for scientific excellence, innovation, importance of its subject matter, clarify, relevance to the congress challenges and topics, and its suitability for a broad professional audience.

Note:
• The abstract acceptance will be sent to the presenting author by November 2, 2010.
• You will be notified your presentation type and session (oral or poster
presentation) with the acceptance notification of the abstract on November 2, 2010.