MAIN METHODS OF INCREASING EFFICIENCY OF UTILIZATION OF RAILS ON THE SOVIET RAILROADS

Properties of rails and types used in the Soviet Union are presented. While Soviet railroad network represents 10% of the world network, the freight utilization is some 2. 4 times more than in the USA. Heavy axle loads and high speeds characterize Soviet railroads.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

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• Authors:
  • Albreht, V G
  • Melentiev, L P
• Publication Date: 1974-5

Media Info

• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Issue Number: 5

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; High speed rail; Loads; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Service life; Structural design; Technology; Traffic density
• Geographic Terms: Russia (Federation)
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle loadings; Rail design; Rail life; Track loading
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00071979
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 13 1976 12:00AM