Parts of Railway

Question 1

Components of a Railway Track

Answer 1

• Rail Section
• Sleepers
• Ballast
• Rail Fastening
• Subgrade
• Embankment

Question 2

Made of high-quality steel, they form the primary pathway for trains

Answer 2

Rails

Question 3

also known as ties/support. Keeps the rails apart at required distance. Distribute the load to the Ballast

Answer 3

Sleepers

Question 4

Used to connect the rails and sleepers together in proper positions

Answer 4

Fastening / Railway Fastening

Question 5

broken stone placed below the sleepers to transmit load from sleeper to the formation and allows drainage of the tracks

Answer 5

Ballast

Question 6

Normal occurring ground which when prepared can receive the blast and track

Answer 6

Subgrade

Question 7

Prepared subgrade for blast and track

Answer 7

Formation

Question 8

it connects individual rail sections

Answer 8

Rail Joints

Question 9

it facilitates train direction to change and track intersection

Answer 9

Switches and Crossings

Question 10

it helps manage water flow preventing track damage

Answer 10

track drainage system

Question 11

it ensures even load distribution. consist of ballast and sub-ballast layers

Answer 11

Track Bed

Question 12

designed to reduce vibrations, acts as cushioning impacts

Answer 12

Rail Pads

Question 13

it allows for temperature-induced rail expansion and contraction

Answer 13

Expansion Joint

Question 14

it Provides electrical power to trains

Answer 14

Electrification System