Assessment of the Technical and Economic Efficiency of Using Diagnostic Tools

Abstract

The article describes a feasibility study showing how effective the created diagnostic tools are for monitoring the condition of intermediate fastener nodes. The scientific and technical developments implemented in railway transport are described in terms of the effectiveness of their implementation and ensuring traffic safety. The economic efficiency of a single prevented derailment of rolling stock from damage to tracks and structures using the developed diagnostic tools is calculated, and the expediency of introducing diagnostic tools DS-F01 and DS-F02 to measure the forces of pressing the terminals of the Pandrol Fastclip fasteners on the bottom of the rail is determined, which ensure timely diagnosis of the condition of the track, increase train safety and prevent traffic accidents.