• Time/Speed Benefits of Concrete Ties

  • General discussion about railroad operations, related facilities, maps, and other resources.
General discussion about railroad operations, related facilities, maps, and other resources.

Moderator: Robert Paniagua

  by Railroadluvr
 
What are the speed capabilities for using Concrete Ties? Comparison versus new concrete ties vs. worn out concrete ties vs. wooden ties.

Also the same information for steel ties and composite ties? as well as the cost for these

Thanks

All help is greatly appreciated
  by pablo
 
This topic would be best served elsewhere. Amtrak isn't the only railroad in North America to use them, so let's ask this question where appropriate.

Dave Becker