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Research Results
Timber Crosstie Spike Fastener Failure Investigation: Field Evaluation of an Alternative Fastener
Keywords: Broken spikes, elastic fastening system, spiral washer, timber crossties, track
SOFA Alerts & Briefs
SOFA Safety Alert - November 2020 - Close Clearance
Keywords: SOFA
Abstract: With the recent switching fatalities, the SOFA Working Group is concerned by the 159 injuries that occurred August 2019 through August, 2020 and...
Press Releases
Federal Railroad Administration Publishes Railroads’ Third Quarter 2020 Positive Train Control Implementation Status Updates
Research Results
Ultraweldable and Low Temperature Steels for Truck Castings
Keywords: Casting, steel, ultraweldable, truck, side frame, bolster, temperature, rolling stock, testing, ductility
Research Results
Potential Ultraweldable Steels for Truck Castings
Keywords: Ultraweldable, truck, casting, freight, steel, rolling stock, cost-benefit analysis, tests