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Gauge refers to the spacing between the rails.
In the US that's 4'8" and any track spacing that's wider is called "broad gauge".
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How many meters wide is broad gauge railway track?
Broad gauge railway track is appproximately 5-foot 6 meters wide
What is the dimension of Indian broad gauge railway rail?
1.62 mt.
Where is the highest railway station in India located in broad gauge?
Qazigund in J&K.
How many platforms are there in Gorakhpur junction railway station?
2 years ago,there were 9 platforms.7 for broad gauge and 2 for meter gauge.now meter gauge is converted to broad gauge and there are 12-14 platforms
What has the author G A Sekon written?
G. A. Sekon has written: 'A history of the Great Western Railway, being the story of the broad gauge' -- subject(s): Great Western Railway
What are meter gauge and broad gauge railway tracks?
Meter gauge tracks are one meter or 39.4 inches apart. Standard gauge rails are 4 feet 8 and one half inches apart. Broad gauge is 5 feet between the rails. Most USA railroads use standard gauge although Broad gauge was common in the American South before the Civil War. It is still common in many parts of Russia.
What is the smallest practicable gauge railway?
5 inch gauge is garden railway but 3.5 inch gauge is the smallest elevated gauge for a railway http://www.rideonrailways.co.uk/
When was Broad Green railway station created?
Broad Green railway station was created in 1830.
When was Broad Clyst railway station created?
Broad Clyst railway station was created in 1860.
When did Broad Clyst railway station end?
Broad Clyst railway station ended in 1966.
How many type of Indian railway gauge?
Railway gauges are of three types :- Gauge may be defined as the horizontal distance of inner faces of both the rails.. Broad Gauge -( 1676mm) 50% laid in india Meter Gauge -(1000mm) 40% laid in india Narrow Gauge- (763 to 610) 10% laid in india
When did Broad Street railway station - London - end?
Broad Street railway station - London - ended in 1986.
