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Wheel Failure Investigation Program: Phase I
In February 2016, the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Office of Railroad Safety (RRS) and Office of Research, Development and Technology (RD&T) established a multi-phase research program to better understand vertical split rims and other wheel failure modes with a focus on failure...
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CTIL Program Manager Mike Jones Retires, Donnie Tweedie Assumes Role (June 2025)
Michael “Mike” Jones, of FRA’s Research, Development and Technology (RD&T) Division, has retired after more than 30 years of service in the Federal Government, including two decades at the FRA.
Dynamic Crash Testing of Open-Bay Seats
Engineers at MGA Research Corporation, (MGA) performed simulated dynamic crash tests using donated commuter rail passenger seats and two Hybrid-III 50th percentile (H3-50M) anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs). The tests were conducted to determine whether existing passenger seats comply with new...