TRACK AND ROADBED FOR HIGH-SPEED TRAINS

The article discusses the factors of roadbed and track as related to high speed operations, as well as the importance of maintenance for such operations. Track layout and the relationship of curves and superelevation are also discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Temple Press Limited

  161-166 Fleet Street
  Longon EC4,   England 
• Authors:
  • Johnson, R P
• Publication Date: 1945-8-3

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 113-114
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY GAZETTE
  • Volume: 83

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ballast (Railroads); Creep; Curved track; Defects; High speed rail; Maintenance of way; Rail joints; Railroad rails; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Railroad trains; Structural design; Structural plates; Subgrade (Pavements); Velocity
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast; Track design
• Old TRIS Terms: Baseplates; Rail creep; Track irregularities
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00037942
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM