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Addressing Electrode-Induced Rail Pitting From Pressure Electric Welding

Notice of Safety Advisory.

FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2018-01 to remind railroads, contractors, and the rail welding industry of the potential for electrode-induced rail pitting and fatigue cracking during the pressure electric rail welding process.

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