Abstrakt:
The paper discusses a function integrated track system that focuses on the reduction of acoustic
emissions from railway lines. It is shown that the combination of an embedded rail system (ERS), a sound
absorbing track surface, and an integrated mini sound barrier has significant acoustic advantages
compared to a standard ballast superstructure. The acoustic advantages of an embedded rail system are
particularly pronounced in the case of railway bridges. Finally, it is shown that an ERS with track
integrated vibration sensors may be used as an early warning system and for monitoring the structural health of the railway infrastructure.