Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 12.09.2023

Safety Advisory 2023-04: Railroads Urged to Use Wheel Impact Load Detectors to Prevent Damage to Rails and Track Structures

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recommends using Wheel Impact Load Detectors (WILDs) to identify and replace high-impact railcar wheels that could cause significant damage to rails and track structures. A recent train derailment in Gothenburg, Nebraska, was attributed to high-impact wheels, and implementing current industry practices for WILDs could help prevent similar incidents.