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- Railway Engineeringcivil-engineering-mcqs › railway-engineering
- Published
- 18 Jan 2019
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
Explanation
The fish plate is mainly used to join two rail segments together, ensuring a continuous and stable track. It does not attach rails to sleepers nor does it facilitate free expansion or contraction of rails.
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Practice related questions from the same subject.
- 1.Given that 'A' represents the angle between two gauge faces, what is the formula for the crossing number?
- 2.For a broad gauge railway track with a ruling gradient of 1 in 250, what is the allowable gradient on a 3° horizontal curve?
- 3.Where are gauge tie plates installed to maintain precise track gauge?
- 4.Which signals are classified as reception signals?
- 5.Which pair of crossings correctly represent those found in a scissors cross-over?
- 6.The switch angle is influenced by which of the following factors?
- 7.Consider the following statements about creep in railway tracks. Which of these statements are true?
- 8.The width of the formation for a railway track is determined by which of the following factors?
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