The Impact of WILD Technology on Railroads - A Progressive Railroading DemoCast
- Apr 10, 2026
- RailTotal Track Monitoring
On April 8, 2026, Jacob Capra, Product Manager - WILD, presented L.B. Foster's WILD IV solution during a Progressive Railroading DemoCast.
The session, “The Impact of WILD Technology on Railroads,” explored how Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) systems deliver measurable benefits across rail operations, including:
• Reducing derailments and track‑ and equipment‑related incidents
• Extending the service life of track and rolling stock components
• Improving operational efficiency while lowering long‑term costs
• Key findings from a meta‑analysis quantifying the industry‑wide impact of WILD deployment
You can view a recording of the DemoCast here:
