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Track Buckling Prevention and Improved Rail Stress Management (Module 2)

Document Series:
Other Reports
Author:
  • Federal Railroad Administration
Report Number
N/A
Office
RDI-20
Subject:
Track
Keywords:
Track, track buckling, continuous welded rail, rail neutral temperature
Report Number
N/A
Office
RDI-20
Document
Track Bucking Prevention Mod 2_final-A.pdf (3.89 MB)

 Building on foundational CWR principles, this module covers advanced CWR maintenance practices and stress management solutions. Key topics include managing rail neutral temperature (RNT) variations, executing RNT readjustments following rail breaks or defect repairs, and applying modern best practices such as utilizing the RNT-RESTORE software application. The training also details standard procedures for CWR destressing to maintain track stability and overall operational safety.


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Last updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2026