When a train passes on curves which have no superelevation, it will give thrust on the

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• In order to counteract the increased lateral thrust on curves, an extra shoulder provided on the outside of curves is
• Superelevation on curves is provided by means of
• The maximum limit of superelevation prescribed by Indian railways on narrow gauge is
• The maximum limit of superelevation prescribed by Indian railways on metre gauge is
• The maximum limit of superelevation prescribed by Indian railways on narrow gauge is same as that on metre gauge.
• The maximum limit of superelevation prescribed by Indian railways on broad gauge is
• The type of bearing plate used in all joints and on curves to give better bearing area to the rails is
• Safe speed (V) on a curve of radius 970 metres provided with two transition curves on Board Gauge track, is
• If S is cant deficiency in centimetres and V is maximum permissible speed in kmph, the maximum length of transition curves, is
• Vertical curves are provided where algebraic difference between grades is equal to or