LADB-57 Response Historic

Consider improved welding and aluminium grades for new aluminium vehicles

Recommendation

In the case of new vehicles constructed of aluminium, consideration should be given to: (i) the use of alternatives to fusion welding; (ii) the use of improved grades of aluminium which are less susceptible to fusion weld weakening; and (iii) the further development of analytical techniques (para 13.9).

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
No formal government response has been recorded for this recommendation. No independent verification has been carried out.
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Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Response
Historic

No government response recorded.

Source
Inquiry Ladbroke Grove Inquiry
Report Ladbroke Grove Inquiry — Final Report 20 Sep 2001
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Themes & Tags
Rail Industry Fragmentation Rail line capacity constraints
Recommendation age 24.7 yrs
Last formal update No formal updates