Article: The brains and brawn of m/w: successful maintenance-of-way programs combine hi-tech information and communication methods with precision equipment and raw manpower.(Industry Overview)

Even the best automobile design in the world cannot improve upon a bumpy ride if the road it's driven on is poorly maintained. And in the rail industry, no car, wheel, truck, or cushioning design will ever eliminate the need for a well-run maintenance-of-way program to keep the track and all its structures in good condition.

Suppliers and railroads continue to look for innovations in m/w methods that can reduce cost, improve safety conditions, and reduce time spent on track maintenance. To do so, many are looking to combine ever-evolving technology with the good old fashioned elbow grease that has long been a staple of successful m/w programs. Real-time ...

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