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The manufacturing processes employed in the production of railroad ties also have a significant influence on their dimensions. Different techniques and machinery can result in variations in size and shape.

When it comes to railroad ties, or sleepers as they are also known, there are certain standard dimensions that are followed for consistency and compatibility within the railway industry. These dimensions include the length, width, and height of the ties. Let’s take a closer look at each of these dimensions and their significance. Length Reading and Didcot Parkway to Oxford and Banbury (stopping services) (The Oxford Canal line) (PDF, 911 KB) Bristol Temple Meads to Severn Beach, Filton Abbey Wood, Patchway, Bristol Parkway and Yate (stopping services) (PDF, 1 MB) The crosstie spacing of mainline railroad is approximately 19 to 19.5 inches (48 to 50cm) for wood ties or 24 inches (61cm) for concrete ties. The number of ties is 3,250 wooden crossties per mile (2,019 ties/km, or 40 ties per 65 feet) for wood ties or 2,640 ties per mile for concrete ties. [3] [42] [43] Historical usage [ edit ] United Kingdom [ edit ] When connected to the rodding, moving them to one side or the other relaxes the flexing in one blade, while increasing the flexing in the other. So the forces needed are cancelled out, and they can be moved across easily. This is what is meant by springing the blades against each other.Schut, Jan H. (2004). "They've Been Working on the Railroad". Plastics Technology. Archived from the original on 2009-01-31 . Retrieved 2007-11-05.

London and Reading to Oxford and Banbury (fast trains) Includes connections to and from Windsor and Bicester Village (PDF, 420 KB) For example, oak and pine are commonly used wood species for railroad ties. Oak is known for its durability and strength, making it ideal for heavy-duty applications. On the other hand, pine is more affordable and widely available, making it a popular choice for lighter loads.

Lancaster, Patricia J. (2001). Construction in Cities: Social, Environmental, Political, and Economic Concerns. CRC Press. ISBN 0-8493-7486-3. Severn Beach and Avonmouth to Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare (The Severn Beach line) (PDF, 248 KB) London and Oxford to Worcester, Great Malvern and Hereford (The Cotswolds and Malverns line) (PDF, 308 KB) They are gauge-convertible by cutting and welding the steel bar to the dimension that suits the new gauge. Moisture content is another significant factor that affects railroad tie dimensions. Wood is a hygroscopic material, meaning it absorbs or releases moisture from its surroundings, leading to swelling or shrinking effects.

It is possible to develop a bow tie following an incident or accident, to understand what actually happened, why things went wrong, and where there might be weaknesses in the safety management or set of controls that we can learn from.

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Historically, steel ties have suffered from poor design and increased traffic loads over their normally long service life. These aged and often obsolete designs limited load and speed capacity but can still be found in many locations globally and performing adequately despite decades of service. There are great numbers of steel ties with over 50 years of service and in some cases they can and have been rehabilitated and continue to perform well. Steel ties were also used in specialty situations, such as the Hejaz Railway in the Arabian Peninsula where the dry, hot climate made wood ties unsatisfactory. [9] Various methods exist for fixing the rail to the railroad ties. Historically spikes gave way to cast iron chairs fixed to the tie, more recently springs (such as Pandrol clips) are used to fix the rail to the tie chair. Development of Comparative Cross-Tie Unit Costs and Values" (PDF). www.rta.org. Prepared for Railway Tie Association by ZETA-TECH Associates, Inc. August 2006. p.4 . Retrieved February 18, 2019.

The Hedjaz Railroad". The Railroad Gazette. 42 (23): 800. 7 June 1907. ISSN 0097-6679. OCLC 15110419 . Retrieved 23 December 2011. Edit, do the blades naturally want to spring in so the stretcher stretches them apart to the right distance? In Europe, the standards for railroad tie dimensions may vary slightly from country to country. However, there are general guidelines that ensure consistency and compatibility within the European railway network. European railroad ties are typically longer than their North American counterparts, with a standard length ranging from 8 to 9 feet. This additional length allows for greater stability and load-bearing capacity, especially on high-speed rail lines. Traverses béton bi-blocs VDH" (in French). itb-tradetech.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011 . Retrieved 23 September 2010. Wide sleepers: so far, so good!". railone.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2012 . Retrieved 23 December 2011.A recent example of using bow tie analysis as part of a Taking Safe Decisionsprocess was a cross-industry investigation of concerns over freight derailment. The development of the bow tie brought together several disciplines, and representatives of different stakeholder companies. The freight derailment bow tie model supports the activities to manage freight risk under the rail industry’s health and safety strategy Leading Health and Safety on Britain's Railway. London and Reading to Oxford and Banbury (fast trains) Includes connections to and from Windsor and Bicester Village (PDF, 270 KB) Klaus Riessberger (January 2004). "Fieldexperience with frame–tie-constructions" (PDF). Institute for Railway Engineering and Transport Economy. trbrail.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-17 . Retrieved 22 September 2010.