Course content

• Metallurgy of rails and the impact of rail metallurgy on rail welding - Why do have rails the chemical composition as they have?
• Chemical composition of rails, rail geometry and the impact of both on welding technology
• Flash butt welding – stationary and mobile machines process description and assessment of welding programs
• Aluminothermic welding of Vignol and grooved rails process and critical factors for a successful weld
• Innershield and stick welding of Vignol and grooved rails
• Choice of welding consumables
• Grinding of welds – the most important process step at rail welding
• Weld failures and how to avoid them
• Best practise