Research on automated methods for fastener disassembly and collection in railway maintenance and construction

Jianglong Guo, Chen Li, Zhijie Wang, Qi Huang, Youshui Lu, Digital Intelligence Branch of Guoneng Shuohuang Railway Development Co, Institute of Electrical Measurement and Instrument Technology, an Jiaotong University

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit

Published online on August 06, 2026

Abstract

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, Ahead of Print.
The disassembly and collection of railway fasteners are critical components of track maintenance, directly influencing the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of railway operations. Currently, manual operations are hindered by high labour intensity and ...