Investigation of Pandrol shoulder failures - Derailment at Coatbridge, 8th September, 1982 (TM-GLA-8)

This report describes the examination of fractured Pandrol shoulders from track at Coatbridge Central Station (ScR), following a derailment. The shoulders had been fitted into existing concrete sleepers, being secured by an epoxy adhesive. This conversion had been made some four years prior to the mishap. The report concludes...