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Winning the RCF battle on the production line

By , Daniel Boulanger2004-07-01T10:00:00

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Faster and more frequent train services, higher axleloads and new generations of rolling stock have increased loadings on rails, particularly on curves. Improved manufacturing processes and product development are now focusing on rail head wear, internal fatigue defects and rolling contact fatigue

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