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Hot Box & Hot Wheel Detection SystemSIGNALLINGHot Box & Hot Wheel detectors (HBD & HWD) are measuring devices installed along the line and designed to monitor axle, wheel and brake temperatures indicating any overheating which could lead to train accidents.
Systems consist of detection units located inside a special sleeper and a processing unit located at the trackside which collects the values measured by the detectors and transmits this data to the traffic control and monitoring section. HBD & HWD main characteristics:
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