NR TWI 3G055
How to Carry out Reprofiling of the Railhead
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| Organization: | NR |
| Publication Date: | 1 March 2005 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 2 |
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Introduction
This Track Work Instruction gives an appreciation of the types of railhead defect that can be corrected using on-track rail grinding machines, jig grinders and small hand held rail grinders.
The rail head should be kept in good condition to preserve rail life, avoid damage to train wheels and to provide a consistently good ride.
See also separate instructions:
TWI 2P008 How to recognise rail defects
TWI 3G029 How to manage rail defects
Network Rail Good Practice guide.
Document History
NR TWI 3G055
March 1, 2005
How to Carry out Reprofiling of the Railhead
Introduction
This Track Work Instruction gives an appreciation of the types of railhead defect that can be corrected using on-track rail grinding machines, jig grinders and small hand held rail...