CWR and Thermal Forces Workshop

Upon completing this course, you will:

  • Know how rail is made
  • Be able to define and understand basic thermal forces
  • Understand how thermal forces impact the track structure
  • Calculate thermal expansion of rail steel
  • Understand and calculate neutral temperature
  • Know how to perform CWR maintenance
  • Know what is required in a CWR written plan per FRA rule
  • Qualify for FRA’s annual requirement to attend an approved training program upon passing the certification exam.

After completing the course, which qualifies as a training program per Part 213.7(c) of the FRA Track Safety Standards, you may take the FRA Certification exam. Your instructor, John Zuspan, is an experienced trainer for the exam.

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