Track

Type

Maximum Dynamic load factor (%)

Measured ballastless track

(V = 300 km/h)

Only geometry

Only Stiffness

Geometry + Stiffness

11.4

8.6

11.1

Measured high speed ballasted track

(V = 250 km/h)

Only geometry

Only Stiffness

Geometry + Stiffness

24.6

6.3

25.2

PSD reference track [6]

Geometry + Stiffness

29.5