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Multibody simulation is a key method for design, homologation and research of railed vehicles of all kind. Not only the classic rail-to-wheel force assessment but also many other common and advanced tasks can today be handled by MBS. This paper gives an overview of the MBS state of the art for the different fields of application, lifecycle stations and user groups in the railway industry, along with some examples of basic and advanced applications and recent research topics.
