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Train Control Systems, Electrification, and Automation: Considering the Near Future of Railroading
by Jeff Tuzik Understanding and improving wheel/rail interaction requires unwavering attention to the little details that can have a big effect. It’s what we do here at Interface Journal and what we talk about at the annual Wheel/Rail Interaction conferences that we participate in. But every now and then, it’s …
30 Years of Evolution in the Field of Wheel/Rail Interaction
by Jeff Tuzik What do 30 years of advances in wheel/rail interaction look like? Thirty years ago, the field of wheel/rail and vehicle/track interaction was largely unknown outside a coterie of specialists and researchers. Railroads operated within confined departmental siloes with vehicles on one side of the ledger, track on …
Mitigating Track Buckling on São Paulo’s Metropolitan Train Network
by Jeff Tuzik On passenger rail systems, disruption is never good. With tight headways and packed cars, a small disruption of service doesn’t stay small for long. Major disruptions, such as those that require taking a track out of service for repair, are worse yet. On São Paulo’s Metropolitan Train …
Extending Wheel Life Through Rail Grinding
by Jeff Tuzik Rail grinding is typically the go-to approach to addressing rail-related issues like corrugation, RCF, profile degradation, and a slew of others. It works. And on transit (and other closed-loop) systems, rail grinding can also be used to address wheel-related issues, as well. Greater Cleveland Rail Transit Authority’s …
Mike Roney Receives the 2025 Worth Award
by Jeff Tuzik Wheel Rail Seminars named Mike Roney, Principal of Iron Mustache Consulting, and retired General Manager, Track and Structures and Chief Engineer with Canadian Pacific, the recipient of the 2025 Worth Award. The award, presented at the annual Wheel/Rail Interaction Heavy Haul conference, is named for Art Worth, the …
A Culture of Change: How the Railroad Industry Can Embrace an Evolving World
Corina Moore, a transformative leader in the railway industry, successfully revitalized Ontario Northland by fostering a culture of change, diversity, and continuous improvement. Moore emphasized the importance of employees’ voices and collaboration across generations to drive innovation. Her leadership approach has enhanced organizational performance and sustainability within the sector.
Stuart Grassie is the recipient of Wheel Rail Seminars’ 2024 Worth Award
by Jeff Tuzik Stuart Grassie, Principal, Rail Measurement Ltd and Stuart Grassie Engineering Ltd, is the recipient of the 2024 Worth Award. The award, presented by Wheel Rail Seminars at the annual Wheel/Rail Interaction conference in May, is named for Art Worth, who was Manager of Standards and retired as …
New Approaches to Dynamic Wheel Force Measurement – Part 2
The article discusses advancements in wheel condition monitoring technologies, particularly by Mermec and MxV Rail. Various methods, including optical and strain gauge systems, gather data on dynamic forces and out-of-roundness. Enhanced systems promise improved predictions of hunting behavior and overall wheel integrity, increasingly complementing traditional inspection techniques in railways.
New Approaches to Dynamic Wheel Force Measurement – Part 1
The article discusses the significance of wheel/rail interaction in railroading, emphasizing the importance of both wheels and tracks. Advances in monitoring technologies, such as continuous wheel condition monitoring and load detectors, enhance safety and maintenance. It highlights challenges and improvements in measuring forces effectively, contributing to efficient railroad operations.