SPECIAL ACCOUNTS SUMMING UP THE REPORTS ON THE QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT THE EIGHTEENTH SESSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RAILWAY CONGRESS ASSOCIATION (MUNICH, 1962)

The data and opinions are set out in the following five chapters: (1) Effect of locomotives and rolling stock on the track; (2) Track alignment points and crossings; (3) Gauges; distances between running lines, obstructions; (4) Equipment and ballasting of present day high-speed tracks; track renewal conditions. (5) Safety of trains and staff on high speed lines; control of these lines; measures taken concerning the quality of track; increase in maintenance costs due to increased maximum speeds.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Thille, A
• Publication Date: 1962-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 888-924
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 39
  • Issue Number: 6

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alignment; Ballast (Railroads); Crossovers; Gage (Rails); High speed rail; Inspection; Locomotives; Motor vehicles; Passenger cars; Railroad cars; Railroad rails; Railroad tracks; Railroad trains; Safety; Stability (Mechanics); Structural design; Superelevation; Technology; Vehicle dynamics; Welded rail
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast; Track geometry
• Geographic Terms: France
• Old TRIS Terms: Rail inspection; Running stability; Track gauge
• Subject Areas: Highways; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00033267
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM