Flange-bearing crossing diamonds offer improved performance

By Railway Gazette International and JAH1999-06-01T10:00:00

INTRO: Trials at the AAR Transportation Technology Centre have found that flange-bearing crossings which reduce wheel impact loadings have the potential to cut track maintenance costs and operating delays, with no significant problems in terms of wheel wear

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