Written by Anish Poudel, Ph.D., Principal Investigator I (NDT), Transportation Technology Center, Inc. MxV Rail R&D, Railway Age November 2024 Issue: Since 2021, MxV Rail has been collaborating with ...

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 ...

Martin Engineering has introduced the two-wheeled Gen 4 Railcar Opener, which delivers controlled, non-impacting power to ...

Railway transportation systems worldwide are undergoing transformative changes due to increasing demand. Nations are recognizing the critical importance of railways in achieving sustainable futures ...

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 rail industry is one of the most important forms of transport for global commerce. Around the world, railways facilitate the efficient transport of goods across vast distances. Central to the ...

Wheel–rail interaction forces underpin the safe and efficient operation of railway vehicles. These forces, comprising both vertical and lateral components, are instrumental in assessing vehicle ...

The derailment prompted the evacuation of more than 2,000 residents. Federal investigators confirmed Tuesday that a hot railcar wheel bearing sparked a fire and caused the massive derailment of a ...

Maglev bullet trains promise a future where steel wheels and clattering rails give way to smooth, floating speed. Yet the reality on today’s tracks is more nuanced, with some systems gliding entirely ...

If you take the wheels off a FIAT Punto, you might just notice that those rims fit nicely on a rail. [AT Lab] did, and the resulting build makes for a very watchable video. Some of us have been known ...