“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. Article content. Read More. City outlines its response to damning LRT inquiry ...

"Changing the bevel, the profile of the wheels, the wheel-rail interface, this is extremely complicated," he said. "This is the stuff of multiple PhDs on different topics: mechanical, civil.

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 ...