The High Tonnage Loop (HTL) is a 4.3 km (2.7 mile) loop used to evaluate vehicle and track components under accelerated use. The HTL is a one-of-a-kind facility to generate high tonnage rapidly and in non-revenue environment, perfect for evaluating rolling stock, track components, and associated systems.
ENSCO is capable of full-scale, head-on collision testing at the TTC. Additionally, a specially engineered impact wall is used for a variety of crash tests including side impact tests.
The TTC is outfitted with one-of-a-kind lab rig equipment to evaluate rail vehicles to their full extent.
Partnered with laboratories, such as CTL Group, and with capabilities at the TTC, ENSCO can provide track and rolling stock component testing capabilities in accordance with AAR and AREMA standards and guidelines. Testing services include:
Component Testing at a Glance
Facilities
Capabilities
With partner with ESI Inc., ENSCO provides rail component failure analysis and laboratory testing. The ESI staff is a leader in railway industry component failure analysis, serving prominent railways including Union Pacific Railroad and CSX.
ESI Laboratory at a Glance
Component performance deficiency identification
• Railway component failure analysis
• Sleeper laboratory testing
• Industry standard component evaluation
• Chemical composition testing
TTC will provide a central hub for transportation research and development (R&D), training, and testing for all aspects of the transportation industry to include government, educational, and commercial entities.
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