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Grade crossings: from concrete and wood to rubber, steel and composite, manufacturers continue...

By Wanek, Mischa
Publication: Railway Track and Structures
Date: Tuesday, June 1 2004

Manufacturers are still focused on making grade crossings smooth, safe and cost-effective. For more information on grade-crossing products, look at our "E & M Guide" and "Grade-crossing surface data" sheets.

Concrete

Century Group Inc. offers precast concrete panel crossings with numerous sizes and features available, such as custom surfaces to match colored and textured paving at passenger station platforms and sidewalks. Century Group also offers the option of providing crossties along with its crossing surfaces.

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