Abstract: Predicting friction at the wheel-rail interface is a key problem in the rail industry. Current forecasts give regional-level predictions, however, it is well known that friction conditions can change dramatically over a ...

Abstract: Sand particles have been used since the early stages of the railway industry to increase adhesion at the wheel–rail contact. However, there is a limited understanding of how sand particle characteristics affect the ...

Abstract: The contact condition between the wheel and the rail is paramount to the lifespan, safety, and smooth operation of any rail network. The wheel/rail contact condition has been estimated, calculated, and simulated successfully ...