TRANSIT CASE STUDY A TRANSIT WELDING SUCCESS STORYA metro transit authority determined that by removing the joints in track they could improve transit eciency and overall rider experience. The joints were limiting the track structure life and reducing the ride quality for their customers. The third rail-powered transit environment created a unique requirement for the transit authority. The equipment used to eliminate the joints had to be capable of welding rail (to include closure / tension welds) with third rail in place. Holland-designed, hi-rail mobile equipment began a joint elimination program in March 2010. Currently Holland has eliminated 3,000+ joints with its hi-rail equipment. A prime mover dedicated to flash-butt welding was built for the transit authority wh

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