While train wheels may look simple, their conical design actually conceals some of the smartest engineering solutions in transport. Far from just trundling along steel rails, it's the shape of the ...

High-speed train wheel dynamics and wear analysis is an essential field focused on understanding the mechanisms that lead to irregular wear patterns, particularly polygonal wear, on train wheels. This ...

Happy Pi Day. Yes, it's March 14th. If you write that date like an American, it looks like this: 3/14, and that looks like 3.14. It's not the best representation of pi, but it will do. As is my ...

Have you ever wondered about the weight of a train wheel and its cost? This article delves into the specifics of train wheel weights, their production, and the associated costs, offering insights into ...

Travelling by train can be enjoyable. A passenger can simply sit back and allow the journey to unfold at their leisure. The sounds of the train wheels on the rails, the subtle rocking of the train, ...

WASHINGTON — The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) says the process to repair and replace wheels on 7000-series railcars may take years and cost around $55 million. According to a ...