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Title:

Crosstie market solid as railroads build for the future - As railroads continue to build capacity, concrete, plastic and steel are all making inroads, but it's wood that still dominates the market.

Published in:

Railway track and structures ; 105

Publication date:

2009

ISSN:

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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