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Long-term Research on Headcheck Prevention - A Basis for Economic Rail Maintenance

Last updated on 13 September 2013 10:38

Rail surface fatigue is a well-known phenomenon, particularly on heavy haul railways. German Railway (DB AG) and Speno International have investigated the effects on surface fatigue of various target transverse profiles and grinding tolerances. The subsequent development of surface fatigue and wear was monitored in set conditions. Long term observation...

Author(s): Schoech W.;Heyder R.

Organisation(s): Speno International SA ; Deutsche Bahn ;

2006

Europe

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