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Implementing 100% effective gauge-face lubrication and TOR friction management strategies on MRS heavy haul railroad

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  1. National Research Council Canada. NRC Centre for Surface Transportation Technology
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Conference9th International Heavy Haul Conference - Heavy Haul and Innovation Development, June 22-25, 2009, Shanghai, China
Subjecttrack maintenance technology; safety; innovation and monitoring; friction management
Abstract
For several years, North American Railroads and various research institutions have been involved in implementing best-practice friction management strategies on heavy haul tracks. During 2006, MRS Railroad visited CPR and was impressed with the friction management strategy that had been developed and implemented. In 2007, MRS invited NRC-CSTT to bring this methodology to Brazil and to develop a customized strategy of 100% effective gauge-face lubrication and top-of-rail friction management. This paper discusses the processes, technologies, results and benefits based on this bestpractice applied to MRS during three years (2007-2009). The business case analysis, quantifying the actual net earnings accrued to MRS as a result of the implementation of Friction Management on test sites, and the forecasted earnings that will occur through the expansion of this strategy to the entire MRS system, will be included in the IHHA presentation in June 2009.
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PublisherChina Railway Publishing
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  • Proceedings of the 9th International Heavy Haul Conference (2009): 817–824.
LanguageEnglish
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