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Why is it that railways tracks laid with gaps in between their end?
The gaps between rails allow for expansion from heat. The space for expansion prebents buckling.
Why must there be gaps in railways?
There are gaps in railroad tracks to ensure that the tracks will not buckle in extremely hot weather
How does the railways build?
Railway tracks is built for world war 2
Where do Southern Railways tracks go?
There are two companies that go by the name Southern Railways. One company has tracks that travel over a large area of India's Southern Peninsula. The second company is based out of London and has tracks that go to Brighton, Chichester, Eastbourne, Southhampton, and Portsmouth.
Where do railways tracks source gravel from?
The gravel, usually referred to as ballast, is purchased from quarries.
What is the difference between railways and roadways?
roadways roads can be constructed in a short time and does not need huge investment. roads can negotiate high terrain and sharp turns. roads provide essential services during natural calamities and wars. railways construction of railways takes longer time and needs huge investment. high terrain and sharp turns become dangerous for railways. rail tracks get normally disrupted during natural calamities and wars
What person invented wooden railways?
There are many different references to wooden railways. One such popular rail toy that has wooden tracks is the Melissa and Doug company. One might purchase products easily online.
What has the author V Nilakant written?
V. Nilakant has written: 'Managing organisational change' -- subject(s): Organizational change 'Changing tracks' -- subject(s): Indian Railways, Railroads, Technological innovations, Management, Finance 'Changing tracks' -- subject(s): Indian Railways, Railroads, Technological innovations, Management, Finance
What did the railway first look like?
Railways were originaly refered to a system of horses and Buggies. Railways improved to simple tracks with wagons that had weels and a motor. have a look at this article in wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway#History
How far apart are the tracks of a railraod?
Sixty percent of the world's railways use a gauge of 4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm)
What is the main function of the American railworks?
The main function of american railworks is to lay the tracks or repair existing tracks for the american rail system. Railways are still a major transportation mode for most industries.
Is railways restricted within a country or it is continental?
That depends on the countries involved. There are tracks from the US to Canada and vice versa and there are tracks all over Europe that don't stop at borders. The TRAINS are stopped and looked over by customs officials.
