Ditching and Drainage Efforts that Go with the Flow

This article describes how water seepage can be a real hazard to the railroad industry. This seepage can cause damage to tracks and create emergency situations when flooding occurs. Proper drainage along the lines can help ensure proper railroad operations and suppliers are on top of the latest technology and innovations to help railroads keep tracks clear of water.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1763403
• Authors:
  • Nunez, Jennifer
• Publication Date: 2013-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 24, 26, 27-28, 30, 32, 34
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 109
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Drainage; Floods; Railroad tracks; Railroads; Seepage; Technology
• Subject Areas: Hydraulics and Hydrology; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads; I26: Water Run-off - Freeze-thaw; I60: Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01484528
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 17 2013 1:13PM