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The project has a number of aims, namely, the training and certification of railway track welders to assure the quality and reliability of railway tracks, thus reducing accidents and 'downtime' as a result of welding problems; the harmonisation of welding procedures and related education, qualification and certification, to facilitate welder exchanges at a national and EU level; enhanced quality a ...

The project build on the success of the first RAILSAFE project, details of which can be found at www.ewf.be/railsafeWhereas the first project covered the joining of rails by the aluminothermic welding process, this second phase will cover the use of arc welding for joining, repairing and refurbishing rails. Arc welding requires completely different skills, but the competence requirements are just ...