Hi-rail signal maintainers are service body trucks designed for workers who maintain and oversee signals and crossings within their territory. Such responsibilities may include identifying track deviations, profile deviations, misalignments, and mud spots.

Inspection trucks are utilized by track inspectors to accomplish various responsibilities, which are contingent on the specific railway. Their primary application may range from simple transportation to something more sophisticated, like track geometry. Of all the commercial vehicles converted for hi-rail purposes, pickup trucks are one of the most common. Steering locks are installed to prevent the potential for derailment. Directional control is contingent on rail construction, eliminating the need for steering. The flanged wheels are often free rolling. In addition to their rubber tires, hi-rail trucks also have a set of flanged steel wheels that, when deployed, allow the vehicle to travel on railways.ĭepending on the system, propulsion may be generated by roadway tires or a hydraulic system. Hi-Rail trucks are dual-mode vehicles, which means they can operate on both railroad tracks and roads (highway + railway = hi-rail). Maintenance of Way (MOW) equipment (Tampers, Regulators, Spikers, Anchor Applicators, Etc.), and Hi-Rail vehicles are used by railroad personnel to traverse and maintain this track system. This system requires regular maintenance and upgrades to ensure the country’s economic and social growth stay on track. It carries approximately one-third of the nation’s exports and transports 5,000,000 tons of freight and 85,000 passengers each day. The United States has the largest railway network in the world, stretching over 140,000 miles. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to modify the terms of this plan at any time.Hi-Rail Trucks 101: Dual-Mode Vehicles Keeping the Railway Industry on Track See your Ford or Lincoln Dealer for complete details and qualifications. If you need additional information concerning the A/Z Plans, please refer back to your A/Z Plan Pricing website for complete details.Ī/X/Z Plan pricing, including A/X/Z Plan option pricing, is exclusively for eligible Ford Motor Company employees, friends and family members of eligible employees, and Ford Motor Company eligible partners. If you close your window or tab, you must re-access the site through the A/Z Plan Pricing website to ensure that all eligible plan pricing is visible. What happens if I close this site before I'm finished? Contact your local dealer to determine their level of participation in the program and final vehicle pricing. Also, some dealers may choose not to participate in A/Z Plan pricing. In addition, some vehicles, trims or options you select may not qualify for A/Z Plans.

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