Railway ballast is typically a layer of coarse, angular stones or gravel that is also called macadam which is a part of the railway superstructure. It forms the base upon which the railroad ties or sleepers are laid. It is packed between, below, and around the ties to bear the compression and horizontal forces of … Read more
The railway track body is composed of different parts that have specific purposes and together make railway transportation safe, efficient, and robust. The parts of the railway body consist of railway formation, substructure, and superstructure. An understanding of the standard regulations, design principles, and construction techniques of those parts is necessary to make a successful … Read more
Railway tracks are the lifelines of transportation networks, enabling the smooth and safe movement of trains across vast distances. Behind the scenes, various components work in harmony to ensure the functionality and integrity of these tracks. In this blog post, we will delve into the essential components of a railway track, discussing the roles and … Read more
Train control systems of various countries What is the main difficulty in stopping a train, compared to stopping a car? How is the fail-safe railway system achieved and what are the ways of railway control systems? Railway systems employ various techniques and applications in order to safeguard safe and effective operation. First, let us make … Read more
The railway network is an essential part of transportation infrastructure, allowing people and goods to travel quickly and efficiently across large distances. However, this infrastructure is subject to a range of environmental stresses, particularly extreme temperatures, which can cause rails to buckle or crack and break and lead to costly and dangerous disruptions. we will … Read more
Railway tracks are a crucial component of any railway network, enabling the smooth and safe movement of trains across long distances. But have you ever wondered why some of these tracks have gaps and others are welded? First, we will take a closer look at the key components of railway tracks, how temperature affects them, … Read more
The railway overhead electrification systems are the key part of Modern railroad infrastructure which gives electric trains a reliable and efficient power supply. The prominent feature of the Overhead electrification system is the overhead catenary system, which consists of a wire strung above the tracks to adequately provide electrical power to the trains. The figure … Read more
Track alignment is a mathematical/geometrical description of a railway track’s three-dimensional curvature horizontally and vertically as well as inclination to the horizontal plane and where the values are calculated taking into account the speed of the trains. A major railway project requires to undergo various stages of the project cycle plan before the construction begins. … Read more