Wheel Matched Technology (WMT) for railway crossings

Last updated on 27 November 2013 8:47
Excessive wheel shock loads induced when travelling through worn fixed (frogs) can reduce the design life of rail vehicles while adding to track maintenance costs. At same time, shock loads reduce the ride quality and the overall passenger experience by jarring and jerking the vehicle during crossover passage. The issue...
Author(s): Skoblenick Harry
Organisation(s): Bombardier Transportation ;
2013
Canada
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