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This document provides guidelines for provision of wide gauge sleepers and check rails on sharp curves for broad gauge track. It specifies the gauge tolerances based on curve radius as per Indian Railway Permanent Way Manual. For curves sharper than 4 degrees, sleepers with slack gauge up to 6 mm should be provided on circular portion. Check rails should be provided on curves with radius of 218 meters or less (curvature of 8 degrees or more) to minimize derailment risk. The arrangement and gauge increase in
- Author
- Khur
- Language
- EN