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Latest track safety rules doing the job by reducing risk: FRA, AAR and AREMA see a decrease in track-related accidents; attribute low numbers to Roadway Worker Protection Act and other new safety regulations - Federal Railroad Administration, American Ass
Safety is a very big issue on every railroad property in the United States and Canada. The past year has seen another reduction in the number of...
Railway Track and Structures, 09/01/01 by Kristi Matoba · More from publication -
Roney looks back on his year at the helm: The past year for AREMA was marked by challenges and accomplishments - American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association - Michael Roney - Brief Article - Interview
The president of AREMA is usually a pretty busy guy. Not only does he have to make sure everything in the organization is running smoothly, he...
Railway Track and Structures, 08/01/01 by Kristi Matoba · More from publication -
M-O-W meets today's technology: Computers helping to keep maintenance-of-way on track - Maintenance of Way
Computer applications are moving out of the office and into the field, assisting track, c&s and structural maintainers with data collection and...
Railway Track and Structures, 08/01/01 by Kristi Matoba · More from publication -
Crossing into new territory: Researchers and suppliers seek improved ways for one rail line to cross another - crossing diamond design research
Crossing diamond design research is in a state of flux, with new ways for a train to cross over another rail line constantly emerging. The latest...
Railway Track and Structures, 07/01/01 by Kristi Matoba · More from publication -
Grinding paying off: Proper grinding reduces friction, extends rail life and promotes fuel efficiency
As grinding has become a standard A part of the maintenance-of-way cycle on most railroads, schedulers are specifically setting aside blocks of...
Railway Track and Structures, 06/01/01 by Kristi Matoba · More from publication -
Surfaces hold up well under heavy traffic: Wood, concrete, rubber and plastic offer distinct advantages to railroaders trying to keep crossing surfaces smooth - railroad grade-crossing surfaces - Industry Overview
Grade-crossing surfaces are something most of us encounter in everyday life, whether we drive, walk or cycle across them. Most people don't even...
Railway Track and Structures, 06/01/01 by Kristi Matoba · More from publication -
Drainage! Drainage! Drainage!: Maintaining good ditching and drainage practices helps keep track in good condition
Remember the old saying about drainage: The first rule of good track maintenance is drainage; the second rule of good track maintenance is more...
Railway Track and Structures, 05/01/01 by Kristi Matoba · More from publication -
Mechanized campaigns battle Winter woes: To deal with snow, railroads rely on brooms and shovels as well as heavy machinery
Just as the snow melted and disappeared, railroads began their next-Winter preparations. Below is a look at what several Class 1, regional and...
Railway Track and Structures, 05/01/01 by Kristi Matoba · More from publication -
Close-up look at bridge inspection: Inspecting bridges today involves both technology and a hands-on approach
Inspecting bridges is a necessary part of maintaining a railroad's infrastructure. It is one of the areas in railroading where getting your hands...
Railway Track and Structures, 04/01/01 by Kristi Matoba · More from publication -
Priority 1:Safe handling; In material handling, as in other areas on the railroad, safety is the highest priority - new materials handling systems
Handling equipment and materials is a hard job for railroad maintenance-of-way personnel. Not only is it difficult to find qualified people to...
Railway Track and Structures, 03/01/01 by Kristi Matoba · More from publication
