The continuous mainline rail turnout is performing well in revenue service after a short test at FAST. The prototype has performed successfully in low speed diverging operations with loaded and empty 315,000-pound capacity cars. In mainline operations, train dynamic performance is significantly better than with conventional split switch turnouts. Revenue service operations have been successful during the first six months of operation. The expected long-term benefits include lower dynamic loads, longer component service lives and less maintenance for the mainline route of the turnout.
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