In a vegetative state
Overgrown brush and weeds along train tracks can cause a number of problems. They can block signs, signals, and switches so that engineers cannot view them, and they can also cause visibility issues for motorists and pedestrians when approaching grade crossings. Vegetation can cause interference for communications and signal lines, and dried-out plants are a fire hazard. Railroads must manage and control vegetation along their networks. Railroads spray weeds and other unwanted vegetation with herbicides and cut back brush. Kansas City Southern has developed a vegetation management strategy that includes spraying and cutting on a regular schedule to keep vegetation in check. Canadian Pacific's plan for vegetation control involves environmental protection, using eco-friendly herbicides, and spray trains, which decrease the amount of time that must be spent on vegetation management. It is necessary for railroads to develop a productive and cost-effective vegetation management plan in order to keep lines running smoothly.
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Authors:
- Stagl, Jeff
- Publication Date: 2013-11
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Photos;
- Pagination: pp 31-33
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Serial:
- Progressive Railroading
- Volume: 56
- Issue Number: 11
- Publisher: Trade Press Publishing Corporation
- ISSN: 0033-0817
- Serial URL: http://www.progressiverailroading.com
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Brush control; Case studies; Herbicides; Interference; Railroad safety; Railroad tracks; Vegetation control; Visibility
- Identifier Terms: Canadian Pacific Railway Company; Kansas City Southern Railway
- Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads; I70: Traffic and Transport;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01502134
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Dec 23 2013 10:37AM