Mechanisation of Track Work in Developing Countries

Privately published, 2013, hardcover, large format, illustrated, 294 pages, condition: new.

A very well written book, covers a very broad range of topics so doesn't go into a lot of detail in some areas but some very detailed information contained in other sections, also contains a lot more photos and diagrams than some similar titles. A handy reference for any rail engineer.

Railway track infrastructure is a complex system consisting of various subsystems which

require incremental maintenance from all engineering disciplines; all of whom are competing

for the limited time and number of available maintenance windows.

The constant demand for higher traffic volumes, increased train speeds and heavier axle

loadings all result in an exponential increase in maintenance requirements but the time

available for maintenance is as a result even further reduced. This requires a more scientific

lifecycle approach to infrastructure maintenance management. It also requires increased

performance from mechanised construction, maintenance and renewal machines to keep the

infrastructure reliable, available, maintainable, affordable and safe within the short windows.