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Lack of adhesion....

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  • 24-10-2013 10:38am
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    Bits_n_Bobs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭


    So I heard on the radio this morning that the trains this morning were running late due to a 'lack of adhesion' on the tracks.

    I'm assuming there is a change management communication pr guru consultant buried in the depths of Irish Rail that decided 'leaves on the tracks' should be changed to 'lack of adhesion' because..err obviously just because??


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    Losty Dublin
    Registered Users Posts: 13,006 ✭✭✭✭Losty Dublin


    Bits_n_Bobs wrote: »
    So I heard on the radio this morning that the trains this morning were running late due to a 'lack of adhesion' on the tracks.

    I'm assuming there is a change management communication pr guru consultant buried in the depths of Irish Rail that decided 'leaves on the tracks' should be changed to 'lack of adhesion' because..err obviously just because??

    Lack of adhesion can be caused by other factors such as excessive damp or water on the track, surface rust, faulty track circuits or anti skid sensors or at the extreme end, snow and frost or dead animals on the track. Leaf and other vegetation generally are the main causes and are scoourges of air braked trains worldwide.


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