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    Railroads using lasers, ultrasound to locate dangerous rail flaws - Metallurgical flaws in rail can lead to catastrophic derailments, so finding and removing them is an important part of every railroad's m-w safety efforts.

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    Railroads using lasers, ultrasound to locate dangerous rail flaws - Metallurgical flaws in rail can lead to catastrophic derailments, so finding and removing them is an important part of every railroad's m-w safety efforts.

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    Railway track and structures ; 103

    Publication date:

    2007

    ISSN:

    0033-9016

    Type of media:

    Article (Journal)

    Type of material:

    Print

    Language:

    English

    Classification:

    BKL:  56.25 / 56.25 Schienenbahnbau, Gleisbau
    Local classification TIB:  770/7030

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