To help assess whether 'green' track renewals could be a viable option, Network Rail has ordered a trial batch of rails manufactured by Saarstahl using an electric arc furnace (EAF) Network Rail is seeking to understand the technical differences between EAF and non-EAF steel, particularly from a welding perspective. It also needs a viable logistics chain to its long-welded rail depot at Eastleigh.
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Following the derailment at Eastleigh station repairs continue on site as Network Rail engineers work around the clock to reopen the stretch of railway damaged after six 52 tonne wagons came off the track.
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