Steady increases in tonnages, traffic volumes and maximum speeds during the last 60 years have driven track component manufacturers to develop new products able to meet growing track forces. David Briginshaw reports on some of the key achievements by four of the leading suppliers as they adapt to new challenges.
Making rail harder, better, faster
Steady increases in tonnages, traffic volumes and maximum speeds during the last 60 years have driven track component manufacturers to develop new products able to meet growing track forces. David Briginshaw reports on some of the key achievements by four of the leading suppliers as they adapt to new challenges.
Track design has evolved a lot since the 1960s as this Voestalpine switch demonstrates. Smart switches can detect their condition while allowing longer intervals between maintenance.
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