Rail Joints The meeting place of any two adjoining rails in a railway track is known as rail joint. Rail

Factors Governing the Length of Rail The standard rail lengths prescribed on Indian railways are given below: The length of

Factor Affecting Adoption of a Particular Gauge The following factors govern the choice of a different(particular) gauges: 1. Cost of

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