The MTA plans to reduce manual inspections from twice weekly to once a week, and increase the deployment of special "Track Geometry Cars." The MTA claims the high tech robots could save them money.

Track geometry measurement systems (TGMS) are one of the most crucial techniques in the railway industry for evaluating track maintenance scheduling and safety. It is highly understood that ...

Sponsorships. The RT&S Track Geometry and Rail Flaw Detection Virtual Conference will cover the importance of—and best practices for—maintaining proper track geometry, as well as the most recent ...

Track Geometry Degradation: The deterioration of the physical alignment, cross-level, gauge and other key parameters, which can compromise railway safety and performance.