Abstract
A state-of-the-art bullet train, class395, was developed for high speed line in UK. Under the development stage, harmonization between Japanese technology and UK request was one of key issues. In the paper, as a representative of the harmonization, approach in crashworthiness area was described. In order to meet the standard of RGS and TSI, crushable structure for absorption of energy during collision, and survival structure for secured space for passengers were prepared. As a result, based on results of simulation and experiment, the carbody was confirmed to meet the both standards.
