Dynamic Wide Gage in Revenue Service - A compelling article from the December issue of Railway Track & Structures, offers crucial insights into derailments. Authored by George Fowler, Jeff Tuzik and David C. Lester, it underscores the significance of dynamic loads over static measurements. The article argues that static tools are becoming outdated, advocating for dynamic measurements combined with visual inspections as the way forward. "Technology that measures under dynamic loads with cloud connectivity is the future to fewer derailments." Peter M. Bartek, GMP. This piece is essential reading for anyone interested in railway safety and technology.
Roberto P.
2mo
Good article by reknown Mr Tuzik in the railroad industry. With VTI systems becoming more affordable and smaller for installation on locomotives, with battery powered railcar sensors for car and truck conditions becoming more popular, and with increased iCloud computing capabilities, rail and car conditions and rail defects will be detected much faster and earler. Let’s make running trains safer.
Don Richardson
2mo
100% agreed. I was mentored by the greats that in order to determine the overall effect of a train load over "subjected track" you must watch a loaded, coal train over, if at all possible or 6 axle locomotives, due to this being the maximum load offered and would show things you would never see during normal track inspections and most generally very eye opening. Keep up the amazing work Peter.
Superintendent of track and structures
2moVery informative