GETTING THE BEST OUT OF TRACK RENEWAL MACHINES

Over 500 large machines of 30 different types are used by 35 railways for comprehensive replacement of track. Older types lift complete panels, but modern machines that can renew crossties and welded rail continuously are increasingly popular. These machines are being used in various ways; their productivity also varies and depends primarily on the planning of the complex operation of track renewal. In terms of manpower the Italian State Railways has proven most efficient, the result of a flexible and effective system of bidding by contractors.

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  IPC Transport Press, Limited

  Dorset House, Stamford Street
  London SE1 9LU,   England 
• Authors:
  • Burns, D R
• Publication Date: 1981-3

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 183
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 137
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maintenance of way; Productivity; Railroad tracks; Technology; Track laying
• Identifier Terms: Amtrak; Canadian National; Canadian National Railways; Ferrovie dello Stato
• Geographic Terms: Europe
• Old TRIS Terms: Track laying systems; Track maintenance equipment; Track renewals
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00331467
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 9 1981 12:00AM