Written by Scott Cummings, Scientist, Transportation Technology Center, Inc. TTCI R&D, RAILWAY AGE JUNE 2020 ISSUE: The AAR-2A, a new standard wheel profile recently implemented for use in North ...

RAILWAY AGE, JUNE 2025 ISSUE: One of the surest and most common signs that something is amiss at the wheel/rail interface is accelerated wear of the wheels, rail or both. Occasionally the solution to ...

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 ...

The portable laser rail profilometer (PRP) is designed for the non contact registration of cross-sections of the railhead acting face. The main functions of the PRP are: Obtaining information on the ...

Tomáš Hantek, International Application Manager for Railway at toolmaker Dormer Pramet, explains why dynamic rail milling is an attractive option for the rail sector More and more travelers use modern ...

ARM’s services will cover grade embedded-track sections. Credit: Nicky from Pixabay. Advanced Rail Management Canada (ARM) has received a contract from the city of Calgary for the delivery of rail ...