Summary of all types of rail failures during period 1952-55, including those in switch and crossing work removed because of break, crack or defect; it is suggested reduction of failures could be achieved by renewing rails more frequently; new 109 lb per yd flatbottom section shows promise towards attainment of longer rail life; use of ultrasonic flaw detectors; note on Rail Failure Handbook and Report Form in use on British Railways.
Rail failures on British railways
Ry Gaz
Railway Gazette ; 107 , n 18
1957
4 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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