The Spark of Innovation

This article discusses how the new Research & Development (R&D) efforts are resulting in stronger, more reliable welds for railroad tracks. Industry weld suppliers are putting extra energy on developing new implements and improving existing technology and equipment. Results from many of the suppliers are provided in the article.

• Record URL:
  http://www.rtands.com/index.php/track-structure/ballast-ties-rail/the-spark-of-innovation.html
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1763403
• Authors:
  • Wanek-Libman, Mischa
• Publication Date: 2013-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 29-33
• Serial:
  • Railway Track and Structures
  • Volume: 109
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-9016

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maintenance of way; Railroad traffic; Suppliers; Technological innovations; Welded rail; Welds
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads; I60: Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01492044
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 3 2013 12:30PM