Flash-welding of UIC wear resistant rail: Final series of tests at Castleton Depot (TM-MET-4)

Following a flash-welding optimisation programme for UIC Wear Resistant rail grade C at Hookagate Depot, an initial trial at Castleton with the new welding conditions indicated that a substantial improvement could be produced in the quality of welds over that produced using the normal depot (BS11) conditions. This report...