Railway Engineering

Creep of Rails Creep of rails is defined as the longitudinal movement of rails with respect to sleepers in a […]

Prevention of Creep of Rails Following are the common methods adopted to prevent creep  1. When creep is distinctly visible,

Effects of Creep of Rails The common effects of the creep of rails are as follows: 1. Sleepers move out

Purpose of Welding of Rails Welding of rails is done for the following purpose: 1. Welding is done to increase

Advantages of Welding of Rails Following are the 8 advantages of welding of rails are described below: 1. It satisfies the

Curves on Railway Track The geometrical arcs provided at the change in alignment or gradient of a track are known as

4 Functions of Curves For a Railway Track Provision of the curve along the alignment of a railway track serves

Requirements of an ideal Sleeper An ideal sleeper should possess the following characteristics.1. It should be economical. 2. The fitting

Railway Station A railway station is the selected place on a railway line, where trains are stopped for exchange of

Types of Rails: followings are the three types of rails & their advantages & disadvantages: 1.Double Headed Rails. 2.Bull Headed Rails. 3. Flat footed rails