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Wheel/Rail Interaction

Engineering the Wheel/Rail Interface for Rail Transit

By Jeff Tuzik • July 2010 Wheel/rail interaction is complex, variable and difficult to manage — especially on rail transit systems where noise, vibration and ride quality present daily challenges. As a result, managing the wheel/rail interface requires constant attention and innovation. Speakers at Advanced Rail Management’s Rail Transit 2010 …

Pre-engineering the Wheel/Rail Interface

By Rob Caldwell • October 2010 The wheel/rail interface is a complex system – one that benefits greatly from careful pre-engineering. There are significant benefits from properly addressing the wheel/rail interface, and serious consequences from allowing the interface to govern itself. While there are examples of both pre- and post-engineering scenarios, there …