Detrimental effect of stray current on rails and fastening systems in urban railway tracks

K Vranešić, S Lakušić, M Serdar, V Alar - Construction and building …, 2023 - Elsevier
In urban railway tracks, the rails serve not only to guide the vehicle, but also as a return
conductor for the current the vehicle needs to run. If the rails are not properly insulated, stray …

Influence of Stray Current on Fastening System Components in Urban Railway Tracks

K Vranešić, S Lakušić, M Serdar - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Urban railway tracks are the primary modes of transportation in many cities worldwide. Track
vehicles mostly use DC from overhead lines, and rails are used as return conductors …

Convenient Procedure for Measuring the Electrical Resistance of Fastening Systems in Urban Railway Tracks

K Vranešić, I Haladin, S Lakušić, K Burnać - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Electrical resistance is among the characteristics that fastening systems must meet to ensure
the proper functioning of signaling systems in railway infrastructure. The EN 13146-5: 2012 …