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This paper gives a practical perspective on the optimisation of the interaction between vehicle and track within Spoornet over almost 40 years. After giving a historic overview of the development of the self-steering three-piece bogie, which plays an important part in vehicle/track interaction optimisation, a detailed account is given of the wheel/rail optimisation strategies followed on the iron ore and coal export lines. This is followed by a general description of the wheel profile development, measuring and monitoring actions, as well as a brief discussion on envisaged future developments aimed to further optimise the dynamic interaction between vehicle and track.
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Fröhling, R. (2003). Vehicle/Track Interaction Optimisation within Spoornet. In: Popp, K., Schiehlen, W. (eds) System Dynamics and Long-Term Behaviour of Railway Vehicles, Track and Subgrade. Lecture Notes in Applied Mechanics, vol 6. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-45476-2_2
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