An Investigation of Possible MeteorologicalFactors Affecting Low Rail Adhesion Events inAutumn 2003

Last updated on 16 December 2014 1:45
Twenty two Category A SPAD events which occurred in autumn 2003 have been analysed in order to investigate the prevailing meteorological conditions. It is confirmed that six events occurred after light precipitation, which is known to reduce rail adhesion. Additionally, although ten events occurred at times when...
Author(s): A T Veal;P Murkin;J Prior
Organisation(s): Met Office ;
2004
United Kingdom
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