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Premium rail and suspension changes could cut rolling contact fatigue

By Clark Urban Irani 2006-02-01T11:00:00

INTRO: Two methods of achieving economic benefits in the management of rolling contact fatigue were examined in studies carried out by TTCI for the UK railway industry during 2005. Both the use of premium rail steels and changes to vehicle suspensions have the potential to deliver cost savings

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