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An Assessment of the Effectiveness of Vortok
Last updated on 16 December 2014 1:46
The Vortok Leafguard Test Programme was designed to investigate the use of Vortok Leafguards to prevent leaves from being rolled onto the railhead by passing trains. The autumn period can cause the build-up of an insulating layer of leaf film on the railhead resulting in low adhesion.
Author(s):
W Poole
Organisation(s):
AEAT in Confidence ;
2001
United Kingdom
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