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Record 1 2019-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
  • Railroad Maintenance
CONT

Maintaining the appropriate rail profile through grinding and proper friction management (lubrication) also directly affects rail life.

OBS

Flat bottomed rail is the dominant rail profile in worldwide use.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
  • Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
CONT

Le maintien d'un profil de rail adéquat par le meulage et la gestion adéquate de la friction (graissage) contribuent aussi directement à la durée de vie du rail.

Spanish

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