Ballast trough on ground as an alternative to slab track

Abstract

Due to an increase in expectation concerning human environment and increase in comfort of habitat and workplace, a rising role of means and measures protecting from excessive noise and vibrations can be noted. To meet the requirements of sustainable development, countermeasures should result in long-lasting social and economic benefits. The paper deals with the subject of noise and vibration protection of people and structures along a railway line. A system consisting of concrete trough on ground, containing ballasted track was proposed and erected. This structure was compared with classic and slab track. Keywords: Ballast trough; Ballasted track; Slab track.