Abstract
The purpose of this study is the establishment of train safety in the case of large-scale earthquake, considering the derailment of Joetsu Shinkansen in 2004.
Strengthening Tokaido Shinkansen structures to prevent long-time suspension of operation is nearly completed. As a result of this study, double measures against derailment and deviation were added and have been done.
In this paper, we report the performance, the design, and the adaptability to the current railway of "Anti-Derailing Guard Rails". This study contributes to the safety of railway system.