Impact Wall

The MxV Rail Impact Track and Wall serve as a pivotal asset for testing rail impact forces, designed with insights from over two decades of experience.

Situated on the south side of PuebloPlex, the newly built track spans half a mile with a 1.5% downhill grade, allowing for test speeds of up to 30 mph—an improvement of 10 mph from previous capabilities. This enhanced speed enables more comprehensive analysis of impact forces, which is critical for advancing railway safety.

Opened
June 2022Source
Track
Half a mile at 1.5 percent downhill gradeSource
Impact speed
Up to 30 mphSource
Built from
108 tons of rebar, over 700 cubic yards of concrete, over 3,000 tons of ballastSource
  • Impact Wall, photograph 1 of 3, exterior
  • Impact Wall, photograph 2 of 3, exterior
  • Impact Wall, photograph 3 of 3, exterior

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MxV Rail’s new infrastructure, the first of its kind completed by the team, reflects the industry’s evolving demands. Leveraging lessons learned from previous structures, the team built a modern facility that enhances testing capabilities, enabling innovation and improving safety standards for both freight and passenger rail systems.

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