2023 Heavy Haul Session
Abstract:
Automated Track Geometry Inspection: Where we are on the Regulatory Front, and the Current State of the Art
Daniel Baker
Federal Railroad Administration
Matt Dick
AREMA Committee 4
This presentation will provide an overview of the current practices of autonomous track inspection used in North America. Included in the presentation will be summaries of the types of track conditions inspected autonomously, types of vehicles used, and common operational practices. Additionally, the presentation will discuss trends and future needs associated to autonomous track inspection.