Contents July 2013
News
RAILWAY TRACK AND STRUCTURES
Features
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Industry Today 5 Supplier News 11 People
Finding security in fastening systems Fasteners may be tiny in size, but they pull their weight in importance for North American railroads .
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Rail welding sparks new developments Rail welding suppliers, both flash butt and thermite, make advancements in order to offer a longer service life.
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Special trackwork update Specialized trackwork components are no cheap buy for the railroad; manufacturers offer these important pieces with a long lifespan.
Departments 13 TTCI R&D 39 Arema News 44 Products 45 Advertisers Index 45 Sales Representatives
Holland L.P. is one company working to provide the industry with quality, reliable rail welds.
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On Track Technology solutions to improve rail operations
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46 Calendar 47 Professional Directory 48 Classified Advertising
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NRC Chairman’s Column Safety first, then conferences
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