A cost/benefit study of in-track weld straightening considering various strategies for using the RASTIC & SUPERLEV systems (TM-TM-31)

This report presents an analysis of the financial benefits of in-track straightening of welds. These benefits are mainly seen to arise from the reduced maintenance tamping requirements of straightened track, together with the savings in reduced ballast damage associated with maintenance tamping. The likely savings associated with reduced component damage...