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They are used so that the railway track doesn't compress or move, and stay's the same so the train doesn't squash the track.
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Why is iron used for railway lines?
Iron is rarely used anymore in railway lines. Steel is used mostly now because it is very flexible and is less vulnerable to cracking and chipping.
What type of steel is used in the making of railway lines?
C-Mn steel
Which metal is used to mend railway tracks?
The key element in railway lines depending on the railway line is, occasionally copper, magnesium and stainless steel.
Which country has the longest range of railway lines?
Russia has the biggest longest range of railway lines.
When was Marine Lines railway station created?
Marine Lines railway station was created in 1867.
What is the distance between railway lines?
The distance between railway lines varies depending on the type of railway track and the country. 60 percent of railway lines in the world, however, use the 1,435 mm standard gauge.
What are the districts in kerala without railway lines?
There are no railway lines in Wayanad district at kerala..It is the only district without railway line
Examples of parallel lines?
Railway tracks electrical lines
Which states has no railway line in India?
Meghalaya & Sikim has no railway lines.
The place were two or more railway lines meet?
The place where two or more railway lines meet is called a rail junction.
Are railway tracks and railway lines the same?
No. Railway tracks are only the rails and ties/sleepers and hardware used to hold the track in place. A railway line is a set of tracks designed to move a train between at least 2 points. A railway line can consist of many tracks.
Why is the thermit reaction used on railway lines?
Because it forms a strong bond right through the entire railway line - ordinary welding is only useful at surface level.
