Low noise track meets environmental concerns

By 2002-07-01T10:00:00

INTRO: New forms of track are being developed with the objective of reducing railway noise at its source. Different techniques are required to tackle airborne noise radiated by the rail and low-frequency ground vibration, and it is often necessary to balance noise reduction against mechanical performance

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