Flange climb is one of the most dangerous derailment mechanisms in railway operations—occurring when the wheel flange rides over the running rail under lateral forces, leading to immediate loss of guidance and catastrophic track departure. Unlike other derailments caused by gross Track Geometry Failures (TGFs), flange climb can happen even on otherwise sound infrastructure—making its understanding essential for safety engineers.
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