Short Notes on Renewal of Rail On Major Bridges & Their Approaches

RENEWAL OF RAIL ON MAJOR BRIDGES AND THEIR APPROACHES –

Renewal of rails on major bridges and their approaches shall be done after passing of 50% of the stipulated GMT of rail as per the rail section. There should not be any fitted, corroded, wheel burnt rail on bridge or its approaches. Regular visual examination and pre winter USFD testing of rail/welds shall be carried out invariably. New rails should not be unloaded on bridge itself to avoid any infringement to passing trains. Uniform rail section shall be maintained on bridge and its approaches upto 100m on either side.