Wheel bearing expert: To prevent derailments, railroads should equip freight cars with sensors

Wheel bearing expert: To prevent derailments, railroads should equip freight cars with sensors

By Bill Stephens | March 6, 2023

Unlike wayside detectors, on board sensors can detect bearing defects months before they become a safety hazard

Hot box and dragging equipment detector.

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