On the basis of the requirements for the new CR TSI and revision of HS TSI, where it is seen that virtual certification could be introduced, it has been decided to focus the study on five main aspects of rolling stock aerodynamics that are subject to certification. Hence the Work Program of the project is organised around five technical Work Packages:

WP 1: Open Air Pressure Pulse;

WP 2: Aerodynamic Loads on Tracks;

WP 3: Crosswind;

WP 4: Train – Tunnel Interaction;

WP 5: Slip Stream Effects.

WP 6 is a quality assurance work package - transverse to the other ones - that aims at ensuring the acceptance of the results of the project by European and National Safety Authorities. In this WP methodologies will be defined to be applied to all the procedures developed in the other WPs in order to check and guaranty the quality of the results and propositions, and in particular to prove that the project will not jeopardise the safety levels of the railway systems.

This specific WP will also deal with dissemination activities (WP6 Task 6.2), especially towards the European Railway Agency and the National Safety Authorities.

All the management activities of the AeroTRAIN project will be undertaken in WP 0.