Frame-sleeper track promises a longer life

By 2002-07-01T10:00:00

INTRO: Tests at three sites have confirmed that frame-sleeper track has high lateral resistance and a lower ballast settlement rate than conventional sleepers, but more work is needed to confirm the predicted reduction in maintenance costs

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