STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: UNDER PRESSURE, MOW GETS NEW LOOK

As we move into the 1990s, the railroad industry is trying some new methods as well as reviving some old ones in order to keep tracks in tip top condition while providing on time service to customers. Discussed are maintenance equipment, better utilization of manpower, and programs for railroad maintenance which will decrease the amount of time needed to handle track maintenance so that trains can keep to their assigned schedules.

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• Authors:
  • Shedd, T
• Publication Date: 1989-12

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Modern Railroads
  • Volume: 44
  • Issue Number: 23
  • Publisher: K-III Press, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0736-2064

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maintenance equipment; Maintenance of way; Maintenance personnel; Maintenance practices
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00490429
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 31 1989 12:00AM