Article: Switch-heater advances to help battle Winter snow.(Industry Overview)

Suppliers' offerings will help railroads as they make preparations to keep switches clear no matter what next Winter throws at them.

Now is the time of the year, with Spring in the air and Summer right around the corner, that railroad maintenance crews forget about snow. The nature of our Winters, however, dictates that Winter switch protection plans and their timely implementation are essential to reducing train delays. Though Winter is months away, now is the time to start preparing for next Winter and at the top of the list of tools are switch heaters. Here is a look at what is out there to keep even the iciest switch clear.

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