Computational Technology Resources - CCC

R. Stock, B. Antony, F. Aulinger, "Rail Maintenance Solutions for Urban Networks", in J. Pombo, (Editor), "Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Railway Technology: Research, Development and Maintenance ", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, Online volume: CCC 15, Paper 4.3, 2026, doi:10.4203/ccc.15.4.3

Keywords: infrastructure maintenance, urban rail systems, rail damage, rail grinding, Railway noise mitigation, rail profiles.

Abstract

Urban rail maintenance presents unique operational challenges (especially for tramway networks), including high traffic frequency that limits available maintenance windows, tight track geometry, condensed clearance envelopes, and the need to share infrastructure with other transport modes. Available maintenance technologies like rail grinding with rotating stones or rail milling face technology specific challenges and restrictions when operating in these urban conditions. To overcome these limitations and demands of urban rail systems and especially tramway networks, a new grinding technology was developed with funding through European Union's Shift2Rail program. This paper describes the development, extensive testing and application experience of this purpose-built rail grinding solution based on block grinding technology.

download the full-text of this paper (PDF, 13 pages, 1068 Kb)

go to the previous paper
go to the next paper
return to the table of contents
return to the volume description

	Computational & Technology Resources an online resource for computational, engineering & technology publications
	not logged in - login
Front Page Browse CCC CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Conferences ISSN 2753-3239 CCC: 15 PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEVENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RAILWAY TECHNOLOGY: RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE Edited by: J. Pombo Paper 4.3 Rail Maintenance Solutions for Urban Networks R. Stock¹, B. Antony² and F. Aulinger² ¹, Plasser Canada Inc., Canada ², Plasser & Theurer, Austria doi:10.4203/ccc.15.4.3 Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper R. Stock, B. Antony, F. Aulinger, "Rail Maintenance Solutions for Urban Networks", in J. Pombo, (Editor), "Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Railway Technology: Research, Development and Maintenance ", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, Online volume: CCC 15, Paper 4.3, 2026, doi:10.4203/ccc.15.4.3 Keywords: infrastructure maintenance, urban rail systems, rail damage, rail grinding, Railway noise mitigation, rail profiles. Abstract Urban rail maintenance presents unique operational challenges (especially for tramway networks), including high traffic frequency that limits available maintenance windows, tight track geometry, condensed clearance envelopes, and the need to share infrastructure with other transport modes. Available maintenance technologies like rail grinding with rotating stones or rail milling face technology specific challenges and restrictions when operating in these urban conditions. To overcome these limitations and demands of urban rail systems and especially tramway networks, a new grinding technology was developed with funding through European Union's Shift2Rail program. This paper describes the development, extensive testing and application experience of this purpose-built rail grinding solution based on block grinding technology. download the full-text of this paper (PDF, 13 pages, 1068 Kb) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the volume description
Back to top	©Civil-Comp Limited 2023 - terms & conditions