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The production and installation of an experimental length of CWR for Langley, near Chippenham (TN-MET-18)

Last updated on 25 April 2014 3:38

Improving the vertical profile of rails in the vicinity of welds should decrease local forces and consequently reduce deterioration of the track. Following a successful trial production run of improved profile (super-straight) welds at Hookagate Depot in January 1977, it was decided to proceed with the second phase of this...

Author(s): Ashton ME;Durbin GB

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1980

United Kingdom

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