The International Heavy Haul Association is an association of Heavy Haul railways that researches problems with the

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Overview

The extreme axleloads found on

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s such as iron ore railways in the

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and the repetitive pounding of the track by trains consisting of identical wagons was found to lead to deterioration of the track. Research was needed to establish the exact cause and determine solutions. Since heavy haul railways exist in several countries, it seemed sensible to establish an association to investigate these problems jointly.

Members

Members as at October 2021 comprised:Members
International Heavy Haul Association

Australia

References

External links

Official Site
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