CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF LEVEL CROSSINGS

BAU UND UNTERHALTUNG VON BAHNUEBERGANGSBEFESTIGUNGEN

A chapter on level crossings in the well-known German manual of railway technology. The chapter states and discusses the possible solutions to level crossing problems such as the closing of the flange way, elasticity of the road surface, and the track bed. Economic requirements should take into account the cost of maintenance and renewal. According to the solutions adopted, costs may vary between 50 and 300 DM per/sq m.

• Authors:
  • ENDMANN, K
• Publication Date: 1975

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 71-105
• Serial:
  • Elsners Taschenbuch der Eisenbahntechnik

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maintenance of way; Railroad grade crossings
• Identifier Terms: Deutsche Bahn; Deutsche Bundesbahn
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00131300
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 21 1976 12:00AM