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Monitoring lateral track irregularity from in-service railway vehicles

Last updated on 19 September 2014 12:13

Maintaining the alignment of railway track is vitally important for the smooth and safe passage of railway vehicles. Poor track alignment can result in poor ride quality, flange contact, or even flange climb. Accurate horizontal track geometry can be measured using a dedicated track recording vehicle or from a full...

Author(s): Weston P F;Ling C S;Goodman C J;Roberts C;Li P;Goodall R M

Organisation(s): Department of Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK ; Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK ;

2007

United Kingdom

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