EFFECTS OF TRACK CONSTRUCTION ON VIBRATION AND NOISE IN THE GLASGOW UNDERGROUND

The change from traditional ballast to concrete in the Glasgow Underground will give substantially increased noise levels. The article describes tests carried out on a section of slab track and makes suggestions for alleviation.

• Corporate Authors:

  Mechanical Engineering Publications

  Penthouse 1, 15 West 55th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Brown, J
  • Davidson, R
• Publication Date: 1979-3

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 43-46
• Serial:
  • Railway Engineer International
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Mechanical Engineering Publications

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete slab track; Noise control; Railroad tracks; Sound level; Subways
• Geographic Terms: Glasgow (Scotland)
• Old TRIS Terms: Track structures
• Subject Areas: Environment; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00197007
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 28 1981 12:00AM