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Suppliers step up sophisticated rail flaw detection methods Metallurgical flaws in rail are an ongoing problem, but new products and methods can helps railroads find and remove flaws before they can cause problems.

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Title:

Published in:

Railway track and structures ; 107

Publication date:

2011

ISSN:

0033-9016

Type of media:

Article (Journal)

Type of material:

Language:

English

Classification:

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

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