Kevin Oldknow

Simon Fraser University

Friction Management: an Applications Perspective

Jackie Butterfield,

L. B. Foster Rail Technologies, Inc.

Development and Implementation of a Water-Based Friction Modifier Train-Borne Dispensing System for Transit

Ashwani Kumar,

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., India

Impact of Rail Grinding on India’s largest broad- and standard-gauge Mass Rapid Transit Network

Mark Reimer

Advanced Rail Management

Eric Magel

ENSCO-TTC

Richard Stock

Plasser & Theurer

Studs, Squats and Similar Damage Mechanisms

Randall Jamieson

Atticus Consulting Group LLC

Daniel Smilek

University of Waterloo

The Role of Human Factors in Inspection and Operating Errors/Failures in the Rail Transit

Shankar Rajaram

MODERATOR

Sound Transit

FOCUS TOPIC: The Role of Vehicles Designs in Reducing Noise and Vibration and Improving Wheel/Rail Interaction

Briony Croft

Acoustic Studio Pty Ltd

The Effect of Vehicle Design on Noise and Vibration

Sergio Perez

Stadler Valencia

Noise and Ground Vibrations — LRT Truck Design Optimization

Kevin McClain

Siemens Mobility, Inc.

Vehicle Design and Wheel/Rail Interaction

Arne Pfeil

ALSTOM

Alstom’s Wheel Rail Interface Study: how to determine optimal wheel profile for wheels & rails life optimization and reduction of noise