Track Maintenance Categories
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On Site Welding
On-site railway welding is carried out directly on the track during construction, repair or maintenance work. This process joins rail sections together, either during new track installation or when replacing damaged rail segments. Methods such as flash butt welding and aluminothermic (thermite) welding are commonly used, depending on the application. On-site welding minimises disruption, ensures strong rail joints and helps restore track integrity without requiring rail sections to be transported off site.
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Rail Flaw Detection
Rail flaw detection identifies internal or surface-level defects in the track that could compromise safety or performance. This is typically carried out using specialised vehicles or handheld equipment that employ ultrasonic, electromagnetic or visual inspection technologies. These systems help detect cracks, inclusions and fatigue before they develop into critical failures, enabling preventative maintenance and reducing the risk of derailments.
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Rail Reprofiling
Rail reprofiling restores the optimal shape of the rail head to ensure a smooth and safe running surface for train wheels. This process helps reduce wear and tear on both the track and rolling stock, lowers noise and vibration, and extends the life of the rail. Reprofiling is typically carried out using grinding or milling machines and is an essential part of preventative track maintenance.
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Rail Tools & Equipment
Rail tools and equipment cover the specialised instruments and machinery used for installing, maintaining and repairing railway track. This includes hand tools like rail tongs and spike pullers, as well as powered equipment such as hydraulic track jacks, rail drills and impact wrenches. These tools are essential for ensuring safe, efficient track works across construction, routine maintenance and emergency repairs.
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Track Renewal & Maintenance
Track renewal and maintenance involves replacing worn-out track components and carrying out regular servicing to ensure safe and reliable railway operations. This includes rail and sleeper replacement, ballast cleaning and tamping, joint welding and geometry corrections. These activities are vital for maintaining line speed, minimising disruptions and extending the lifecycle of the railway infrastructure.
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Track Tamping · Levelling · Lining
Track tamping, levelling and lining are essential maintenance activities that restore the correct geometry of the track. Tamping compacts the ballast beneath the sleepers to improve support and stability, levelling corrects vertical irregularities, and lining adjusts the horizontal alignment. These processes help ensure a smooth ride, reduce wear on rolling stock and track components, and maintain safe operating conditions.
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Train Lighting · Warning Systems
Train lighting and warning systems improve visibility and safety on and around rolling stock. This includes headlights, marker lights and tail lamps, as well as audible and visual alerts that signal braking, door operations or faults. These systems help reduce the risk of accidents, support safe operation in low-visibility conditions and ensure compliance with railway safety regulations.
Track Maintenance Videos
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Gradall TrackStar Railroad Maintenance
Gradall’s tilting boom handles everything from rail & tie repairs to cleaning up landslides, vegetation control & crossing repair.
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Element Materials Technology | ISO 4589 Oxygen Index Test
The ISO 4589 Oxygen Index Test describes a method to determine the minimum concentration of oxygen that will support combustion.
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Element Materials Technology | ISO 5659 Smoke Chamber Test
The ISO 5659 Smoke Chamber Test is used in the European Rail Industry to test almost all combustible materials.
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Element Materials Technology | ISO 5658 Surface Spread of Flame Test
The ISO 5658 Surface Spread of Flame Test is used to determine the spread of flame across a specimen for the rail and marine industries.
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Element Materials Technology | ISO 5660 Cone Calorimeter Test
The ISO 5660 is a small-scale calorimetry test used to determine the heat release, smoke production and mass loss rate.
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Induction Rail Welding by Mirage Ltd
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Siemens Keeps Trains Running on Time with Stratasys FDM Technology
Siemens Mobility keeps trains running on time with help from Stratasys FDM technology. Fast production of 3D printed tooling with high-stren…
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Hinksey Flood Alleviation Scheme
AECOM worked with Network Rail to deliver the Hinksey flood alleviation scheme. Helping to improve the flood resilience between London and M…
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MiniProf BT Presentation Video
We are proud to announce that CoMech Metrology have become the UK and Ireland agents for the sales, calibrations and maintenance of Greenwoo…
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Anton to Pirdop Bulgaria Project
NRIC wanted a supplier to provide an integrated sleeper and fastening system which not only delivered gauge widening, but also allowed the r…
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ROBEL RORUNNER System
ROBEL RORUNNER: A flexible vehicle system for inspection and maintenance of urban tunnel infrastructure in a short amount of time.
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ERICO CADWELD PLUS for Rail
Continuing the tradition of technical leadership, nVent ERICO CADWELD PLUS was developed to simplify the method of installing exothermically…
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Harsco Rail's Multipurpose Stoneblower
Harsco Rail's Multipurpose Stoneblower is a revolutionary machine developed specifically as an alternative to traditional tamping methods fo…
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Handheld NAUTIZ X6: Outdoor Ruggedness
Field workers need a tool that can handle the job anywhere, and last as long as the shift does. The ultra-rugged Nautiz X6 has both covered.…
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Introducing the Handheld NAUTIZ X6
Introducing the Handheld NAUTIZ X6 Ultra-Rugged Android Phablet. If you could take the high-visibility functionality of a tablet and the go-…
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Angst+Pfister - Expertise in Compounding and Material Development
Angst+Pfister is a leading manufacturer of Antivibration Parts with Rubber and Metal Components and Sealing Elements.
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Harsco Rail's Universal Vehicle for SBB
The Universal Vehicle is part of a fleet of 31 maintenance vehicles Harsco Rail built for the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) to maintain the w…
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Harsco Rail Aftermarket
Harsco Rail provides a full range of parts and service offerings, including OEM genuine replacement parts, on-site technical assistance to t…
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NESS & NESS+ Ultra Wrap-Around for Panoramic Vision
They will provide you with the security you need. Because our vision has no limits, the Ness+ can be customized with your brand colours.
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Pandrol Connect Aluminothermic Welding App
Pandrol Connect is a mobile app designed to support aluminothermic welders through the weld process, capture live data about the weld, save …
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Co-Branding: Customize Your Eyewear in Your Brand Colours!
Bollé Safety is one of the first manufacturers to offer co-branding to its customers. Thanks to this experience and because every day we pus…
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Pandrol Aluminothermic Welding
Pandrol is a market leader in aluminothermic welding and has developed a wide range of aluminothermic welding processes allowing the welding…
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Pandrol High Flow Preheating System
The High Flow Preheater has been designed as a universal preheating system, able to replace all current preheating equipment. It brings the …
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Pandrol Clip Driver CD400SP
The Clip Driver CD400SP is a walk-behind machine when clipping and declipping clips. The power pack can be removed when the CD400 is to be u…