Assessment of the service performance of bainitic crossings (up to December 1986) (IM-MF-039)

A bainitic steel has been developed, combining mechanical properties superior to those of conventional pearlitic rail steels with excellent weldability. The steel can be used in both its cast and lolled forms, and is therefore suitable for both semi-welded and cast crossings. An additional advantage is that, unlike austenitic manganese...