Development of a track structure condition index (TSCI)
The U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army, and public and private local railroad companies own and operate nearly 25000 miles of railroad track. Although traffic is generally low volume and low speed, this track serves a vital transportation niche. A technological gap existed, however, in that a simple method was not available for routine condition assessment which is necessary for an overall track management program.
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