FIFTEEN YEARS IN THE SERVICE OF RAILWAYS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

After summarizing briefly the types of surface defects in rails and their consequences, the author explains the advantages that experts expect to gain from track re-alignment in situ, not just technically but also economically and as regards safety and comfort. Also described is the SPENO re-profiling process used on over 50 rail networks, urban and mining railways.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Catzeflis, G
• Publication Date: 1977-9

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 465-468
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue Number: 9

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Corrugations (Defects); Maintenance of way; Rail grinding; Railroad rails
• Uncontrolled Terms: Rail corrugation
• Old TRIS Terms: Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00167931
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 27 1977 12:00AM