Pandrol technical director Steve Cox says his company believes it will be possible to automate the fitting of baseplates to track slabs on HS2 using robots. He also explains how expected ground conditions along the route have led to a requirement for rail fastenings to provide for up to +70mm of vertical adjustment - more even than in Japanese earthquake zones.
HS2 demands innovation in rail fastening application
07/05/2018 in We've read it for you
