BALLAST CLEANING FOR 200 KM/H TRACK

The demands of higher axle loads and high speeds require that British Railways utilize high-quality ballast and that this material be properly maintained. Mechanized cleaning produces significant changes in the track bed and ballast formation and the demand now is for higher performance from this equipment to reduce track occupancy time.

• Corporate Authors:

  Mechanical Engineering Publications

  Penthouse 1, 15 West 55th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Eden, G A
  • Peers, H C
• Publication Date: 1977-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 8
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY ENGINEER
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: 5

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maintenance management; Maintenance of way; Maintenance practices; Planning; Productivity; Reliability
• Old TRIS Terms: Ballast cleaning; Track maintenance equipment
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00167508
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Railway Engineer
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 27 1977 12:00AM