About Us
CRE has a strong customer focus and endeavours to build strong partnership between its researchers and the rail industry through high quality generic and commercial research, continuing professional education and consultancy services. CRE has expertise in train and wagon dynamics, simulation, structural fatigue, failure analysis, erosion control, driver advisory systems, condition monitoring and train control and brake systems.
CRE operates an impressive heavy testing laboratory facility with capabilities in dynamic, fatigue, static and proof testing of railway structures and rollingstock.
CRE is a supplier of research and consulting to a number of railway organizations in Australia and to Rail Innovation Australia Pty Ltd and the new CRC for Rail Innovation.
Projects
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CRE Projects
- Intelligent Train Monitor
- HEFRail
- OzECP Brakes
- Rapid Grass Booklet
- Rapid Grass Flyer
- Recycled Rail Wagons for Road Bridge Decks
- Stochastic Rainfall Modelling
- Train Dynamics Management Project 1999-2005
- Train Health Advisory System
CRC for Rail Innovation Projects
- Affordable Level Crossings
- Assessment of Rail-Wheel Degradation & Operational Risks
- Bogie Centre Bowl Friction Management
- Curve Lubrication
- Insulated Rail Joints
- Future train motive power technologies
- Rail Grinding Best Practise
- Rail Squat Strategies
- Short Pitch Irregularities
- Track Stability Management