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WORN RAIL [2 records]

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Record 1 2019-02-28

English

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

Rail wear results in an increase in stresses and reduces rail fatigue life. Consequently, worn rail will become more susceptible to development and spread of cracks leading to rail breaks, thereby increasing the risk of derailment.

French

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

L'usure des rails engendre une augmentation des contraintes et réduit la durée de la résistance à la fatigue du rail. Par conséquent, un rail usé devient plus susceptible au développement et à la propagation de fissures qui donnent lieu à des ruptures de rail, ce qui augmente le risque de déraillement.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
DEF

Reduction in the width of the head due to flange wear. (CMNO 3202).

OBS

(rail defect).

OBS

curve worn: Term officially approved by CN.

OBS

flange worn rail; curve worn rail: Terms officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
DEF

[chanfreinage] Rail chanfreiné, c'est-à-dire présentant une usure latérale anormale. (ARDR 67, NO 2203)

OBS

(défaut).

OBS

Termes uniformisés par CP Rail.

Spanish

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