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The document discusses the components and functions of railway permanent ways. It describes that the permanent way consists of parallel rails fastened to wooden, steel, concrete or cast iron sleepers embedded in ballast. The minimum horizontal distance between rails is called the gauge, and broad gauge is most common in India. Rails provide a smooth pathway and guide wheels while transmitting loads. Sleepers hold rails in position and distribute loads to the ballast. Different types of sleepers and ballast
- Author
- Deepak (MVGR Civil)
- Language
- EN