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We've finished grinding the rails to make a smooth ride for our test trains. It's a surprising step - but before we can bring any trains into the tunnels, all of the almost 8km of track needed to be ground down by a Hi-Rail vehicle with specialised abrasive rotating grinding tools. Rail grinding is important because it polishes the track surface, smoothing out any surface defects or irregularities. Smoothing the rails also helps to reduce potential noise levels and vibrations, and helps prevent more severe wear and tear. In the video, you can watch some of the process as the vehicle travels through the tunnel. The sparking happens when the metal rotators move against the metal tracks which is why we put protective scrim along the station platforms. KiwiRail #railgrinding #cityraillink

Steel #wheels running on steel #rails Rolling contact fatigue is not only a common type of damage found in plain line tracks, rails in turnouts can also suffer from such damage, often in the form of surface-initiated cracking. Fatigue cracks as shown in the image below have reached depths in excess of 10mm which obviously impose a serious #safety hazard as these cracks can cause for rail fractures if they continue to grow. Regular inspections with suitable inspection technologies and mobile rail treatment at appropriate intervals can keep rails safe and defect free and can prevent the need for pre-mature (and often costly) rail replacement. www.raildamage.com RailTechnology RailDamage RailManagement RailMeasurement

The gauge rod plays a crucial role in maintaining track stability by preventing excessive rail spreading. It connects the two rails at their base, reducing centerline deviation and ensuring the track gauge remains within acceptable limits. Due to various factors, individual rails may have slight variations in gauge. The gauge rod helps to minimize these deviations, enhancing track stability and safety. The gauge rod also functions as a safety measure, preventing rails from spreading outward during locomotive passage. A missing or damaged gauge rod can lead to track gauge deviations, potentially compromising train stability and safety. Do you know how to quickly adjust the gauge tie rod? Joanie #track #railway #rail #gauge #rod #gaugerod #adjust #adjuster #maintenance

🚂 High-quality #bolts are essential in withstanding the extreme conditions of the #railway sector. Take a look at the technical characteristics, types, and applications of railway bolts, with insights from the experts at Univiti, leaders in standard and custom #fastening solutions: 🔩 The top #steel grades and coatings for durability 🚆 Key bolting solutions for rolling stock 🔧 Essential standards like EN 14399 Learn more: https://loom.ly/9gMj4KM 🇮🇹 Vuoi leggere l'articolo in italiano? https://loom.ly/egQHYZY #Expometals

Ever feel like we're chasing pipe dreams while tripping over potholes? 🕳️ Sure, we're dreaming big - 3nm chips, shipbuilding empires, the whole shebang. But, Let's get real for a sec!!!! We can't even lay a decent stretch of asphalt without it turning into Swiss cheese at the first drizzle...🌧️ Take our metro entrances - they're like some twisted urban obstacle course. It's as if city planners are saying : "Welcome to the concrete jungle, now prove you're worthy!!!!" And better we avoid discussion on pothole "repairs!!!"🤦 I swear, sometimes the cure is worse than the disease. It's like they're trying to turn our streets into modern art installations. BUT road-building isn't rocket science!!! It's been around since the Romans! Even our neighbors seem to have figured it out. But somehow, we're still stuck in the Stone Age....😔 While, I'm all for ambition - But maybe, we should nail the basics before shooting for the stars. After all, how can we dream of aerospace dominance when we can't even aerospace ourselves over a puddle without risking a sprained ankle?!?! 🛸🤕 #RoadRage #InfrastructureFails #UrbanPlanning #TaxpayerWoes #MakeInIndia?

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🚆 Fasteners for Railcar Body – Ensuring Structural Stability and Passenger Safety 🚆 In railcar body applications, structural stability and reliability are crucial to ensure the highest level of passenger safety. We recommend using high-strength, corrosion-resistant fasteners that are easy to assemble and disassemble, all while meeting stringent safety standards. Our range of fastening elements for railcar bodies includes: ✔️ Slotted Self-Locking Nuts ✔️ Lock Bolts ✔️ Blind Rivet Nuts ✔️ Grounding Studs ✔️ Tensioner Nuts These innovative fasteners are designed to meet the challenges of the rail industry, combining durability, performance, and safety. 💡 Discover how our fasteners can revolutionize your railcar assembly processes: https://buff.ly/40ObLQh #RailwayTechnology #Fasteners #RailcarBody #EngineeringSolutions