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Posted: Apr 27 2014 (14:32)
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Last Response: Apr 27 2014 (17:19)
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Last Response: Apr 27 2014 (17:19)
Bloggers, can somebody explain me about rail fractures. As a layman i understand that rail fractures are cracks which appear on railway tracks and as per sources, these can be very dangerous and often leads to rail derailment. Now how much is this true ??
If this is true then what mechanism does IR have to detect rail fractures. i also read that rail gang man/line man are responsible for detecting rail fractures and ensuring preventive action.
Again if this true then how is this being checked between kalyan to cstm where on...
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If this is true then what mechanism does IR have to detect rail fractures. i also read that rail gang man/line man are responsible for detecting rail fractures and ensuring preventive action.
Again if this true then how is this being checked between kalyan to cstm where on...
more...
Rail fractures arise with change in temperature..which lead to shrink/expansion of tracks, mostly in winter when huge difference exist in between day & night...(with track been galvanized @ joints & only station loop/track merge/diverge break-even tracks shrink/expansion, as they remains free from galvanized joint...
Shrink/expand also lead in track dishape, with bend & curve, which also been checked by trolley run or single tyre unit....
Gangmen and trolley unit do the routine check regularly....while there exist work cut-off with minimum 8 hrs in single track while 6 hrs in double track!! Mumbai...
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Shrink/expand also lead in track dishape, with bend & curve, which also been checked by trolley run or single tyre unit....
Gangmen and trolley unit do the routine check regularly....while there exist work cut-off with minimum 8 hrs in single track while 6 hrs in double track!! Mumbai...
more...
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