DB TESTS SLAB TRACK IN A 250 KM/H LINE

Concrete slab track was laid by DB in its first 200 km/h section in 1967. Settlement averaged 6 mm, and after six years it has ceased. Prof. Dr.-Ing. F Birmann describes further tests with two types of slab track now being subjected to 250 km/h running.

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• Authors:
  • Birmann, F
• Publication Date: 1973-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 474-475
• Serial:
  • Railway Gazette International
  • Volume: 129
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: DVV Media Group
  • ISSN: 0373-5346
  • Serial URL: http://www.railwaygazette.com/about-us.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Concrete slab track; Concrete ties; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks
• Identifier Terms: Deutsche Bahn; Deutsche Bundesbahn
• Subject Areas: Materials; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051388
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Railway Gazette International
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 26 1976 12:00AM