Different types of gauges in railway
Gauge is defined as the minimum distance between two rails. Indian Railways follows this standard practice and the gauge is measured as …
Railway Engineering
What is creep in rails?
Creep is defined as the longitudinal movement of the rail with respect to the sleepers. Rails have a tendency to …
What are the basic requirements of an ideal railway alignment?
Alignment of railway line refers to the direction and position given to the centre line of the railway track on …
Types of level crossing in Indian railways
The level crossing is a point where a railway line and a road cross each other at the same level. …
Types of rail track drainage system
Track drainage can be defined as the interception, collection, and disposal of water from, upon, or under the track. It is …
Types & functions of rails||civilpathsala
Rails are the members of the track laid in two parallel lines to provide an unchanging, continuous, and level surface …
What are the main functions of rail sleepers?
Sleepers are the transverse ties that are laid to support the rails. They have an important role in the track as …
What is the main function of ballast?
Ballast is a layer of broken stones, gravel, moorum, or any other granular material placed and packed below and around …
