Wheel and rail profile optimisation is a critical research area aimed at enhancing railway vehicle performance, reducing wear, and ensuring safety. This multidisciplinary field integrates advanced ...
MxV RAIL R&D, RAILWAY AGE MARCH 2024 ISSUE: Turnouts in poor condition can increase the risk of a worn wheel with steep flange angle and acute flange tip metal flow getting wedged between the switch ...
TTCI is investigating short- and long-term remedies for achieving stable and consistent wheel and rail contact geometry. The rotation angle, or cant, of a rail relative to the tie is important for ...
The electronic gauge is designed for measuring wheel rolling circle diameter with high precision. Measurements are made directly on rolling stock without wheelset roll-out. This is performed according ...