Parts of Railway

Question 1

are complex systems comprised of various components that work together to ensure safe and efficient train travel.

Answer 1

Railway tracks

Question 2

provide the pathway for trains

Answer 2

Rails

Question 3

support the rails

Answer 3

sleepers

Question 4

maintains track stability

Answer 4

ballast

Question 5

secure everything in place

Answer 5

fastening systems

Question 6

provide a hard, smooth and unchanging surface for the passage of heavy moving loads.

Answer 6

Rails

Question 7

provide a continuous and level surface for the movement of the trains with minimum friction with steel wheels of the rolling stock

Answer 7

Rails

Question 8

provide strength, durability and lateral guidance to the track

Answer 8

Rails

Question 9

transmit the axle load to sleepers, which transfer the same load to the underlying ballast and formation

Answer 9

Rails

Question 10

bear the stresses developed due to heavy vertical loads, breaking forces and temperature variance.

Answer 10

Rails

Question 11

also known as ties, are vital components of a rail track.

Answer 11

Sleepers

Question 12

play a crucial role in absorbing vibrations and maintaining track geometry.

Answer 12

Sleepers

Question 13

To provide the insulation of track for the electrified for signaling

Answer 13

Sleepers

Question 14

are essential components of a rail track, crucial for keeping the track intact.

Answer 14

Fastening systems

Question 15

They include clips, bolts, and screws, which hold the rails firmly in place, preventing movement and reducing vibrations.

Answer 15

Fastening systems

Question 16

_______ in railway is used to connect the rails and sleepers together in their proper positions.

Answer 16

Fastening

Question 17

The fixtures and fastening used in track fittings are,

Answer 17

Fish plates
Spike
Bolts
Chairs
Blocks
Keys
Plates

Question 18

is the broken stone placed or packed below the sleepers to transmit load from sleeper to the formation and at the same time allowing drainage of the track.

Answer 18

Ballast

Question 19

These crushed stones support the sleepers, facilitating drainage and load distribution.

Answer 19

Ballast

Question 20

is the normally occurring ground which when prepared to receive the blast and track is called formation.

Answer 20

Subgrade

Question 21

are crucial components of a rail track, forming the groundwork for the entire structure.

Answer 21

Subgrade and formation

Question 22

are critical components of a rail track, facilitating train direction changes and track intersections.

Answer 22

Switches and crossings

Question 23

are essential components of a rail track, connecting individual rail sections.

Answer 23

Rail joints

Question 24

are vital components of a rail track, managing water flow and preventing track damage.

Answer 24

Railway track drainage systems

Question 25

is a fundamental component of a rail track, ensuring even load distribution.

Answer 25

track bed

Question 26

are essential components of a rail track, designed to reduce vibrations.

Answer 26

Rail pads and under sleeper pads

Question 27

are critical components of a rail track, allowing for temperature-induced rail expansion and contraction.

Answer 27

Expansion joints

Question 28

are vital components of a rail track, providing electrical power to trains.

Answer 28

Railway electrification systems