Machines Webinar | From Data to Insights: Applying Advanced Analytics to Railroad Maintenance Diagnostics and Prognostics, 7 May 2026
We are excited to invite you to a panel discussion “From Data to Insights: Applying Advanced Analytics to Railroad Maintenance Diagnostics and Prognostics”. This webinar will feature four presentations from leading experts in advanced analytics, focusing on improving how railroads gather and analyze data to enhance safety and reduce costs. The presentations will cover a wide range of important topics in railroad operations, including early detection of failed bearings, track stability assessment, effective lubrication strategies, and the seamless integration of manual and automated track inspections.
Date: 7 May 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. CEST | 11:00 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 894 7768 3152
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/Machines-2
Register now for free!
Program:
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Speaker |
Presentation |
Time in CEST |
Time in EDT |
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Marko Stojadinov |
Machines Journal Introduction |
17:00–17:10 |
11:00–11:10 |
|
Prof. Dr. Mehdi Ahmadian |
Webinar Opening and Introduction to Special Issue |
17:10–17:20 |
11:10–11:20 |
|
Prof. Dr. Constantine Tarawneh |
Data-Driven Proactive Rolling Stock Condition Monitoring Technology |
17:20–17:40 |
11:20–11:40 |
|
Prof. Dr. Allan M. Zarembski |
The Link Between Track Geometry Degradation and Inspection Frequency: A Risk-Based Approach |
17:40–18:00 |
11:40–12:00 |
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Prof. Dr. Dimitris C. Rizos |
Onboard Vibration-Based System for In-Motion Track Stiffness Change Detection |
18:00–18:20 |
12:00–12:20 |
|
Prof. Dr. Mehdi Ahmadian |
Detecting Flange Grease in Revenue Service: From Data to Actionable Insight |
18:20–18:40 |
12:20–12:40 |
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Q&A Session |
18:40–18:55 |
12:40–12:55 |
|
Prof. Dr. Mehdi Ahmadian |
Closing of Webinar |
18:55–19:00 |
12:55–13:00 |
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Webinar Chairs and Keynote Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Mehdi Ahmadian, Virginia Tech, USA;
- Dr. Ahmad Radmehr, Virginia Tech, USA;
- Prof. Dr. Constantine Tarawneh, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA;
- Dr. Allan Zarembski, University of Delaware, USA;
- Prof. Dr. Dimitris C. Rizos, University of South Carolina, USA.