432 m looks a bit long for the US technique ;-)
http://bourgogne.france3.fr/info/saulon--des-rails-de-432-metres-pour-le-tgv-69592621.html
And I can't make out the difference between bulk/freight and passenger lines
since their are the same. Night = goods/mail Day = passengers
But as you stated it, both methods must have some advantages and I'm no expert,
at all :-)
Amities
Philippe
Le 4 juin 2014 à 22:55, Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> a écrit :
> Probably the biggest difference between rail systems is the use of
> concrete ties in Europe. In the USA, we use a crushed limestone base
> with wood ties. The rails are assembled in sections with the ties
> attached and then put in place as a unit. In Europe, there is usually
> a concrete base with a cushioning pad of some form, the concrete ties
> and then the rails attached to them. I don't think the European system
> allows for section placement.
>
> Each method has advantages, but I believe the wood tie system works
> better for bulk/freight and has less maintenance issues.
>
>
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