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Andreas Schöbel, Thomas Maly Vienna University of Technology

Mitigation matrices for derailment prevention Railway Days | Bucuresti | 8 th - 9 th Oct. 2013. Andreas Schöbel, Thomas Maly Vienna University of Technology. Allan Zarembski University of Delaware. Research project. Funded by the European Commission (Seventh Framework Programme).

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Andreas Schöbel, Thomas Maly Vienna University of Technology

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  1. Mitigation matrices for derailment preventionRailway Days| Bucuresti| 8th - 9th Oct. 2013. Andreas Schöbel, Thomas Maly Vienna University of Technology Allan Zarembski University of Delaware Theme [SST.2011.4.1-3] Development of the Future Rail System to reduce the Occurrences and Impact of Derailment.

  2. Research project Funded by the European Commission (Seventh Framework Programme) D-RAIL 3 Year Project Commencing October 2011 (Total Budget €4,800,000)

  3. Background • European rail freight is of strategic and economic importance • Derailments cause major network disruption and societal impact • Large number (low cost) - Small number (high cost) • ERA initiative to reduce freight train derailments supported by EC • Emerging research indicates potential for major step forward

  4. ObjectivesD-RAIL project aims to provide significant improvements in the detection and prevention of derailments and mitigation of their subsequent effects. • To provide cost-effective solutions to reduce the occurrences of freight train derailments across Europe by 8 - 12%. • To reduce derailment-related costs by 10 – 20% through improved mitigation measures.

  5. CONSORTIUM • Twenty partners from across Europe with a wide geographical representation • Partners include Infrastructure providers, operators, industry and academia • Global project which includes International Railways (UIC), Russia (RZD) and USA (Harsco) • Many of our partners also have significant International rail experience outside the EU • Project is jointly co-ordinated by Newcastle University and UIC

  6. Partners

  7. Project breakdown WP1 Derailment Impact WP5 Integration of Monitoring Techniques WP2 Freight Demand & Operation WP6 Field Testing & Evaluation WP3 Derailment Analysis and Prevention WP7 Operational Assessment & Recommendation WP4 Inspection & Monitoring Techniques WP8 Dissemination & Exploitation

  8. Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3) • Identification, simulation and analysis ofthe key contributory derailment factors • Improved methods, techniques and understanding of derailments causes • Provide cost effective solutions to reduceor eliminate the propensity for derailment • Quantitative assessment of derailment reductions against current benchmark

  9. Identified priorities by WP1 axle rupture excessive track width wheel failure skew loading excessive track twist track height, cant failure rail failure spring and suspension failure

  10. Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3) showcases for mitigation measures for derailment cause axle rupture T - trackside V - vehicle side (in general) R - vehicle side (recording car) Y - (shunting) yard W - workshop a - widely known/used measures b - already known measures, but not widely applied c - measures, which might be relevant for the future 1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL) 10

  11. Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3) showcases for mitigation measures for derailment cause excessive track width T - trackside V - vehicle side (in general) R - vehicle side (recording car) Y - (shunting) yard W - workshop a - widely known/used measures b - already known measures, but not widely applied c - measures, which might be relevant for the future 1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL) 11

  12. Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3) showcases for mitigation measures for derailment cause wheel failure T - trackside V - vehicle side (in general) R - vehicle side (recording car) Y - (shunting) yard W - workshop a - widely known/used measures b - already known measures, but not widely applied c - measures, which might be relevant for the future 1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL) 12

  13. Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3) showcases for mitigation measures for derailment cause skew loading T - trackside V - vehicle side (in general) R - vehicle side (recording car) Y - (shunting) yard W - workshop a - widely known/used measures b - already known measures, but not widely applied c - measures, which might be relevant for the future 1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL) 13

  14. Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3) showcases for mitigation measures for derailment cause excessive track twist T - trackside V - vehicle side (in general) R - vehicle side (recording car) Y - (shunting) yard W - workshop a - widely known/used measures b - already known measures, but not widely applied c - measures, which might be relevant for the future 1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL) 14

  15. Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3) showcases for mitigation measures for derailment cause track height, cant failure T - trackside V - vehicle side (in general) R - vehicle side (recording car) Y - (shunting) yard W - workshop a - widely known/used measures b - already known measures, but not widely applied c - measures, which might be relevant for the future 1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL) 15

  16. Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3) showcases for mitigation measures for derailment cause rail failure T - trackside V - vehicle side (in general) R - vehicle side (recording car) Y - (shunting) yard W - workshop a - widely known/used measures b - already known measures, but not widely applied c - measures, which might be relevant for the future 1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL) 16

  17. Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3) showcases for mitigation measures for derailment cause spring and suspension failure T - trackside V - vehicle side (in general) R - vehicle side (recording car) Y - (shunting) yard W - workshop a - widely known/used measures b - already known measures, but not widely applied c - measures, which might be relevant for the future 1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL) 17

  18. Expected research outputs • Quantified reduction of the number of freight derailments and their economic impact • Recommendations for monitoring systems based on technical/economic grounds • Reliable implementation scenarios and guidelines for national/international use • Future technological developments and innovation for industrial applications

  19. Acknowledgements European Commission Supporting & Funding Research (Grant Agreement No 285162)

  20. Contact us Andreas Schöbel: andreas.schoebel@tuwien.ac.at Thomas Maly: thomas.maly@tuwien.ac.at Allan Zarembski: Allan.zarembski@udel.edu Project Website: http://www.d-rail-project.eu

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