144 METRE RAILS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE AUTOMATIC BLOCK

IL BLOCCO AUTOMATICO VUOLE ROTAIE DE 144 METRI

To avoid problems such as weld cracking on lines equipped with automatic block, studies have shown that it is advisable to use 144 metre long welded rails.

• Corporate Authors:

  Collegio Ingegneri Ferroviari Italiani

  Via Giolitti 34
  Rome,   Italy 
• Authors:
  • Montanari, L F
• Publication Date: 1979-12

Language

• Italian

Media Info

• Features: Tables;
• Pagination: p. 14-15
• Serial:
  • Tecnica Professionale
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Collegio Ingegneri Ferroviari Italiani

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic train protection; Block signal systems; Continuous welded rail; Defects; Rail (Railroads); Railroad tracks; Welded rail
• Identifier Terms: Ferrovie dello Stato
• Old TRIS Terms: Block systems; Track structures
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00319957
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 11 1980 12:00AM