A preliminary assessment of the SkV-L50 (wide gap) process for welding BS11 113A FB normal quality rail (TM-MF-113)

The failure of an alumino-thermit weld in track results in the need to replace at least fifteen feet of rail and produce two closure welds. Apart from the direct cost of replacement, there are also problems with obtaining a possession, which often results in the defective weld being clamped for...