Railroads seek secrets to longer rail life: longer rolled rail, fewer and better welds all contribute to longer rail service life.(RAIL AND RAIL MAINTENANCE) From: Railway Track and Structures | Date: January 1, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Rail is still far and away the most valuable single asset that railroads have among the very many expensive capital items. Naturally, railroads want to keep rail in service as long as possible, without compromising safety. Manufacturing improvements at various rail mills are helping to meet railroad customer demands.

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