28th ANNUAL WHEEL RAIL INTERACTION CONFERENCE

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

Daniel Baker
Federal Railroad Administration

Matt Dick

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.