Wheel wear is a persistent challenge in railway systems, directly influencing vehicle safety, performance and economic efficiency. Over time, the evolution of wheel profiles due to wear affects ride ...

RAILWAY AGE, MAY 2023 ISSUE: The future is bright if we continue to pursue the five I’s—Identify, Invest, Innovate, Implement and Improve. Welcome to “Timeout for Tech with Gary T. Fry, Ph.D., P.E.” ...

As railroads continue to adopt technology to improve safety and efficiency, the effectiveness of brake systems remains a ...

The finding of notches from a welding fault on trains prior to Iryo 6189 raises concerns among railway specialists. As the ...

At the start of September, Network Rail announced the roll-out of eight forerunners of its upcoming fleet of mobile maintenance trains (MMTs), a brand new concept that promises to “revolutionise ...

CHARLOTTE — After a light rail car had an issue with its wheel, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has ordered all light rail cars with overdue maintenance off the tracks. In a directive ...

m|wheel was designed by Müller-BBM Rail Technologies as a high-precision measuring device for the wheel diameter and the wheel-running surface, which can be used to confirm if wheels are out-of-shape, ...

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 ...

REGIONAL train passengers face likely disruption in coming days after V/Line reported a problem with its carriage wheels suffering abnormal wear. V/Line says it is having to withdraw more carriages ...