To date, the application of self-sensing or other structural health monitoring (SHM)
technologies in railway sleepers is limited. Development and deployment of smart sleepers …

Background: Industry 4.0 technologies have been widely used in the railway industry,
focusing mainly on maintenance and control tasks necessary in the railway infrastructure …

The deterioration of the sleeper support on the ballasted track begins with the accumulation
of sleeper voids. The increased dynamic loading in the voided zone and the ballast contact …

The ballasted track superstructure is characterized by a relative quick deterioration of track
geometry due to ballast settlements and the accumulation of sleeper voids. The track zones …

Digital transformation is driving the emergence of a new breed of organisations able to scale
quickly, innovate throughout their processes, and lead industries and markets. In particular …

Based on an in-depth survey of the literature, the purpose of the paper is to better
understand cognitive decision-making algorithms for sustainable manufacturing processes …

Ballast fouling is an undesirable condition which adversely impacts track stability. As early
detection of this condition is critical for the safety of train operations, various inspection …

The incorporation of ultrasonic and moisture sensors represents a significant advancement
in railway track maintenance, offering a comprehensive and efficient means of assessing …

Purpose Track roughness, irregularities and defects result in axle-box accelerations with a
wide range of frequencies. In addition to track features, the axle-box acceleration is also …

Composite materials have recently gained significant attention for applications in railway
industry. In recent practice, composite sleepers and bearers have been used for bespoke …