Rail/sleeper fastenings a review of dynamic lateral load tests and proposals for future conditions (IM-TS-067)

The adequacy of rail/sleeper fastenings to resist lateral loads has been queried, particularly under conditions of high cant deficiency. A review of past service tests to assess these loads, and of laboratory tests on rail/sleeper assemblies, has been made and pertinent extracts are given in this report. Inconsistencies...