By far the greatest proportion of the total cost of maintaining the infrastructure of a railway arises from the track, Modern trains are lighter, travel faster and are much easier to derail than before. Therefore it is vital that track is maintained adequately.This volume shows how railways can be kept running using the minimum necessary maintenance, taking into account the environmental conditions and the type and volume of traffic using the railway.
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Emerald Publishing Limited
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Höhe: 156 mm
Breite: 134 mm
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978-0-7277-1930-0 (9780727719300)
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Opening address
Specifications
Track condition
Hazards and structures
Maintenance equipment
Organization
Case Studies
