Railway Tracks Strengthened and Waste Reduced with Recycled Tire Technology

New research has shown that a world-first system of rubber shock absorbers made from recycled tires can significantly protect railway tracks from damage, addressing the dual challenges of high maintenance costs and national tire waste.

The technology was validated over a two-year period by a collaborative team from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney Trains, Transport for NSW, and industry partners EcoFlex and Bridgestone, following extensive monitoring at a live Sydney Trains freight line in Chullora. …

Source: Tech Explore