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US engineers’ new shape memory alloy system could make rail tracks safer, longer-lasting

Led by civil and environmental engineering professor Bassem Andrawes from Grainger College of Engineering, the team used ...
Tech Xplore on MSN

Alloys that 'remember' their shape can prevent railroad damage

In railroad tracks, rail ties hold the rails in place and ensure that their separation does not change. Modern concrete ties ...
Ocala Gazette

Officials, environmental groups oppose railroad tie shredding operation

Track Line Rail LLC, a Texas-based company seeking to operate a creosote-treated railroad tie shredding and grinding facility ...
WUFT

Railroad tie grinding company ousted from Newberry tries again in Dunnellon

The Dunnellon City Council will vote on Monday, Oct. 27, on whether to send a letter to the Florida Department of ...
Waste Advantage Magazine

Powermaster’s ReCyclone Turns Railroad Waste into $25M in Renewable Power

Powermaster Technologies is tackling one of the world's largest hidden waste streams and turning it into profit and green ...

Dunnellon fires off letters objecting to railroad tie facility

Letters have been sent by Dunnellon city officials to CSX and Track Line LLC opposing a railroad tie facility near the city.