Evaluating the efficiency of rail gauge maintenance in Siberia

The state of gauge geometry is the basis for safe and uninterrupted train operations under mixed traffic conditions, as well in sections where trains with increased weight length, including wagons an axle load, are handled. When passing such trains, deteriorates. This leads to labour costs track maintenance, which also caused by climatic features. Under it important carry out effective maintenance works. To analyse impact on geometry, offered determine effect uneven settlement sleeper base spring dynamics each type deviation. evaluate efficiency preventive alignment plan profile, analysis graphical charts depending gangs fitters machine systems was carried out. It revealed that significantly reduced harsh especially tonnage handled exceeding 600 million tonnes gross, should therefore be more frequently.