“An effective program, where we’re lubricating the wheel/rail interface, can reduce train resistance, which leads to an overall reduction in fuel consumption,” he tells Railway Age. “So in today’s ...

ISSUE: One of the surest and most common signs that something is amiss at the wheel/rail interface is accelerated wear of the ...

Managing friction at the wheel-rail interface is one of the top priorities for railway operators. An effective friction management system can reduce noise and vibration while simaltaneously improving ...

They were eager to know how and when a permanent fix will be found to problems with the LRT’s wheel-rail interface. Regrinding the rails and the continuing temporary speed reductions at sharp ...

He called wheel-rail interface — the area where the train wheel meets the top of the track — "the most significant area that must be improved." A light rail train derailed at Tunney's ...

But when it comes to resolving safety issues, one problem area was identified as the most significant: the wheel-rail interface. The issue was clear even before service launched, but the inquiry ...