Railroad track professionals know that the three most important factors in maintaining a solid right-of-way are drainage, drainage, and drainage. Engineers must design roadbed to enable maximum drainage and ditches on both sides of the track to ensure the water has somewhere to go that is well away from the track. Track drainage has become increasingly important over the past several years, given the heavy rains in several parts of the country. Well-drained track ensures that trains can keep rolling in the face of bad weather. The remainder of this article is devoted to some of the ditching and drainage-related equipment and services offered in the market.
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