In the United States, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) maintains a fleet of three geometry cars as part of its Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP). The FRA runs its fleet of geometry cars around the country to check railroads for compliance with Federal Track Safety Standards (FTSS). According to the FRA, each geometry car travels approximately 30,000 miles and finds approximately 10,000 defects every year, which are then fixed by the railroads.
