Buffer Stop
A buffer stop is a railway safety device installed at the physical end of a track…
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Dynamic Gauge
Dynamic Gauge defines the maximum spatial envelope that a railway vehicle may occupy during operation, rather…
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Gauge
Gauge (Track Gauge) is the distance between the inner sides of the two rail heads, measured…
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Structure Gauge
Structure Gauge is the defined boundary around a railway track within which permanent infrastructure and other…
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Turnout
A turnout is an assembly of rails, switches, crossings, fastenings and supporting components that allows railway…
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