ADAPTATION OF THE METHODS OF LAYING, ALIGNING AND MAINTAINING THE PERMANENT WAY TO CARRY TRAFFIC AT VERY HIGH SPEEDS (120 KM/H AND MORE): A) ON THE STRAIGHT: B) ON CURVES: SO FAR AS THEY AFFECT SAFETY AND TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE TYPE OF ROLLING STOCK USED

The following topics are discussed: effects of rolling stock on track, layout of lines; points and crossings, loading gauges; distances between running lines, equipment, ballast and track renewal of high speed lines, and finally safety of trains, staff and inspection processes of high speed lines. Appendices include answers related to railway technology from responding members.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Thille, M
• Publication Date: 1962

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 492-725
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 39
  • Issue Number: 4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; Ballast (Railroads); Bridges; Cracking; Crossovers; Defects; Fastenings; Gage (Rails); High speed rail; Inspection; Locomotives; Maintenance of way; Maintenance personnel; Railroad rails; Railroad ties; Railroad tracks; Railroad traffic; Railroad trains; Regulations; Safety; Spacing; Spirals; Stresses; Structural design; Superelevation; Suspensions
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ballast; Lateral dynamics; Track geometry
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle loadings; Cross tie spacing; Fissures (Rails); Rail inspection; Track gauge
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Law; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00033273
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM