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January 2012

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Vegetation control

Rail-flaw detection

New England railroads’ tropical storm recovery

TTCI: Evaluation of a turnout inspection system: facility and methods used


Vegetation control The seemingly never-ending battle against brush and weeds becomes a bit more manageable with the new advancements outlined in this story.

Rail-flaw detection The equipment and technology used to find small flaws before they become big problems is growing more sophisticated by the minute. This feature will outline the latest bells and whistles.

New England railroads’ tropical storm recovery The wake of damage left by Hurricane-then-Tropical Storm Irene spread along the entire east coast of the United States. How two rail systems, the New England Central Railroad and Vermont Rail System, began to rebuild and recover will be the focus of this article.

TTCI: Evaluation of a turnout inspection system: facility and methods used TTCI researchers look at the different methods used to inspect turnouts with the goal of improving the process, which will improve railroad operations.

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