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When it comes to railroad ties, or sleepers as they are also known, there are certain standard dimensions that are followed for consistency and compatibility within the railway industry. These dimensions include the length, width, and height of the ties. Let’s take a closer look at each of these dimensions and their significance. Length The manufacturing processes employed in the production of railroad ties also have a significant influence on their dimensions. Different techniques and machinery can result in variations in size and shape. If you need help when making your journey, you can call our Passenger Assist team on 0800 197 1329.Our Passenger Assist Team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (excluding 25 and 26 December). Find out more about Passenger Assist. Railroad Tie Dimension Standards in Different Countries Dimensions for North American Railroad Ties

They are gauge-convertible by cutting and welding the steel bar to the dimension that suits the new gauge. Taylor, H.P. (August 17, 1993). "The railway sleeper: 50 years of pretensions, prestressed concrete". The Structural Engineer. Institution of Structural Engineers. 71 (16): 281–288.

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Webb, David A.; Webb, Geoffrey V. Gauntt, James C. (ed.). "The Tie Guide" (PDF). www.rta.org. Railway Tie Association. p.59 . Retrieved February 18, 2019. Chemikalien-Verbotsverordnung" (in German). Bundesministerium der Justiz. Archived from the original on 2010-09-05 . Retrieved 23 September 2010. A recent example of using bow tie analysis as part of a Taking Safe Decisionsprocess was a cross-industry investigation of concerns over freight derailment. The development of the bow tie brought together several disciplines, and representatives of different stakeholder companies. The freight derailment bow tie model supports the activities to manage freight risk under the rail industry’s health and safety strategy Leading Health and Safety on Britain's Railway. Note: The table above is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent an exhaustive list of wood species and their impacts on dimensions.) I-Plas Limited". Insolvent Companies.com. 9 October 2012. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013 . Retrieved 21 December 2012.

Moisture content is another significant factor that affects railroad tie dimensions. Wood is a hygroscopic material, meaning it absorbs or releases moisture from its surroundings, leading to swelling or shrinking effects. Lancaster, Patricia J. (2001). Construction in Cities: Social, Environmental, Political, and Economic Concerns. CRC Press. ISBN 0-8493-7486-3. Development of Comparative Cross-Tie Unit Costs and Values" (PDF). www.rta.org. Prepared for Railway Tie Association by ZETA-TECH Associates, Inc. August 2006. p.4 . Retrieved February 18, 2019. Rails in the US may be fastened to the tie by a railroad spike; iron/steel baseplates screwed to the tie and secured to the rail by a proprietary fastening system such as a Vossloh or Pandrol which are commonly used in Europe. Our timetables are split into four broad areas, beginning with either a B, D, K or T. Our CL timetable shows all of our trains to and from South Wales.Krylov, Victor V. (2001). Noise and Vibration from High-Speed Trains. Thomas Telford. ISBN 0-7277-2963-2. Final phase of KiwiRail turnaround funded". Railway Gazette . Retrieved 2018-08-01. [ permanent dead link] Influence of Sleeper Type on Train Emission" (PDF). European Acoustics Association (E.A.A.), Hellenic Institute of Acoustics (HEL.IN.A.) . Retrieved 2022-03-12. Historically wooden rail ties were made by hewing with an axe, called axe ties, or sawn to achieve at least two flat sides. Wide sleepers: so far, so good!". railone.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2012 . Retrieved 23 December 2011.

Sleepers are 8ft 6in (2.59m) long, 10 inches (254mm) wide and 5 inches (127mm) deep. The two sleepers adjacent to a joint may be 12 inches (305mm) wide where the formation is soft or the traffic is heavy and fast. Sleepers are mostly spaced 2ft 7in (0.79m) apart (centre-to-centre) but are closer adjacent to fishplated rail joints where the spacing sequences are as follows with the spacing at the fishplate highlighted.

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Klaus Riessberger (January 2004). "Fieldexperience with frame–tie-constructions" (PDF). Institute for Railway Engineering and Transport Economy. trbrail.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-17 . Retrieved 22 September 2010. London and Oxford to Worcester, Great Malvern and Hereford (The Cotswolds and Malverns line) (PDF, 425 KB) Crossties. Paterson, New Jersey: Railway Tie Association. March–April 2010. ISSN 0097-4536. OCLC 1565511. {{ cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= ( help) Bristol Temple Meads to Severn Beach, Filton Abbey Wood, Patchway, Bristol Parkway and Yate (stopping services) (PDF, 452 KB) When it comes to railroad tie dimensions, the type of wood species used plays a crucial role. Different wood species have varying characteristics, such as density and strength, which can affect the dimensions of the railroad ties.

Oaks, Jeff (2006). "Date Nail Info". Archived from the original on 2014-04-21 . Retrieved 2007-11-03. Asian countries, such as China, Japan, and India, have their own set of specifications for railroad tie dimensions to accommodate their unique railway systems and requirements. These specifications take into consideration factors such as climate, terrain, and the types of trains operating in each country. London to Reading, Newbury, Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Oxford (summary of fast trains) (PDF, 749 KB) London and Reading to Oxford and Banbury (fast trains) Includes connections to and from Windsor and Bicester Village (PDF, 420 KB) Bonnett, Clifford F. (2005). Practical Railway Engineering. Imperial College Press. ISBN 1-86094-515-5. Archived from the original on 2014-08-21 . Retrieved 2017-09-10.Whitford, Robert K.; Karlaftis, Matthew; Kepaptsoglou, Konstantinos (2003). "Chapter 60. High-Speed Ground Transportation: Planning and Design Issues" (PDF). In Chen, Wai-Fah; Liew, J.Y. Richard (eds.). The Civil Engineering Handbook. New Directions in Civil Engineering (2nded.). Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. Table 60.6 TGV Infrastructure Characteristics for Southeastern and Atlantique Routes. ISBN 0-8493-0958-1. OCLC 248368514 . Retrieved 24 December 2011. Severn Beach and Avonmouth to Bristol Temple Meads and Weston-super-Mare (The Severn Beach line) (PDF, 449 KB)