Yi Wang, Author at Railway Age

Author: Yi Wang

Figure 1: Wheel temperature measurements before and after a shop visit. (Courtesy of MxV Rail)

January 13, 2026
Freight Cars

Effectiveness of Cold Wheel-Based Brake Tests

MxV RAIL R&D, RAILWAY AGE JANUARY 2026 ISSUE: As railroads continue to adopt technology to improve safety and efficiency, the effectiveness of brake systems remains a critical focus. A recent study conducted

Coupled railcars and end hoses. (MxV Rail Image)

July 08, 2024
Mechanical

Analysis of AHS-Caused UDEs

RAILWAY AGE JULY 2024 ISSUE: MxV Rail conducted an in-depth analysis of air hose separation (AHS) incidents using service interruption reports, locomotive event recorder downloads and infrastructure databases from a Class I railroad.