Gaining Track Support to Improve Track Safety, Efficiency, and the Competitiveness of the Rail Industry
Track components have been hardened and strengthened to improve durability and performance, but increases in train loads and speeds, coupled with recent extreme weather events, have necessitated constant vigilance for track safety. The authors of this article explore advances in track support and measurement systems that are ensuring a more efficient and safe performance from the track structure.
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Authors:
- Sussmann, Ted
- Read, David
- Choros, John
- Farritor, Shane M
- Publication Date: 2013-5
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
- Pagination: pp 22-27
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Serial:
- TR News
- Issue Number: 286
- Publisher: Transportation Research Board
- ISSN: 0738-6826
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Design; Performance; Railroad safety; Railroad tracks; Structural analysis; Track components
- Subject Areas: Design; Railroads; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01489839
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
- Created Date: Aug 15 2013 9:43AM