High-speed rail systems deliver substantial capacity, efficiency, and reliability, yet their susceptibility to crosswind effects increases with higher operating speeds. Employing a mapping knowledge domain (MKD) approach, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of the development trends in research on aerodynamic performance and operational safety of trains in crosswind environments, drawing on papers published from 1981 through 2025 in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and Social Science Citation Index (SSCI). Knowledge mapping tools VOSviewer and Sci2 Tool are utilized, with key findings as follows: (1) Publication output exhibited gradual growth from 1981 to 2009, followed by a marked increase thereafter and China has emerged as the principal contributor to research on this field, particularly in engineering applications; (2) Multidimensional network analyses of authorship, institutional, and international collaborations reveal cooperative links among leading universities and research teams worldwide; (3) Document co-citation and keyword co-occurrence analyses have been employed to delineate subfields and synthesize frontier advancements within each; (4) Burst detection analysis reveals emerging research trends, such as “wind barrier” and “dynamic response”, which are likely to become key areas of focus in ensuring the stable and safe operation of trains under crosswind conditions in the future. This review provides scholars with a coherent, comprehensive framework and practical guidance for investigating train aerodynamic characteristics and ensuring operational safety.
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