摘要 |
A track inspection vehicle includes a track inspection platform with a propulsion system and a vehicle control system, at least one track inspection device, and a track inspection controller. The track inspection platform is to be positioned on a railroad. The propulsion system and vehicle control system selectively and adjustably operate and control the track inspection platform to traverse the railroad in a self-propelled manner. Each track inspection device produces electronic inspection data relating to a condition of the railroad in conjunction with operation of the track inspection platform to perform a railroad inspection task. The track inspection controller controls one or more track inspection device to selectively or continuously produce the corresponding electronic inspection data in conjunction with performance of the railroad inspection task. The track inspection vehicle may also include a remote control unit. Various methods for inspecting track in a railroad are also provided. |