Investigation of the Geometrical Deterioration of Paved Superstructure Tramway Tracks in Budapest (Hungary)

In the 21st century, one of key requirements is to develop and maintain our infrastructure facilities most efficiently using available resources. Tramways are significant national economic importance represent an important asset. There currently seven different types superstructure systems in Hungary, based on regulations related force. This paper compares paved tramway context track geometry, through-rolled axle tons track, age sections. Paved tracks have many benefits, but main ones easier maintenance road traffic use. Elastically supported continuous rail bedding (ESCRB; this known as “RAFS”) “large” slab used create systems. Road crossings use latter systems, while heavily loaded lines several ESCRB article examines geometrical changes A TrackScan 4.01 instrument was take measurements June September 2021 April 2022, May 2023. Track gauge, alignment, longitudinal level examined. Regardless system or age, a medium-loaded line’s gauge trendline increases, which means that widening and, regardless load average constantly increasing from year year. When it line, value alignment increases slightly, almost straight, decreases when extremely line. The authors will analyze how reference section change future. Based results, assess subsequent affect trend lines. Because data evaluations show similar comparing open crucial.