Comprehensive terminology for railway line maintenance

Nov 14, 2023|

Rail maintenance terminology

1. Rail bed: the roadbed on which rails are laid.

2. Basic treatment layer: The stone chip or stone layer located under the rail bed is used to ensure the stability and drainage of the rail bed.

3. Sleepers: concrete or wooden components that support rails.

4. Fasteners: The parts that fix the rails and sleepers.

5. Renovation: Repair work of grinding and strengthening aging or damaged rails.

6. Rail replacement: Replace aging or damaged rails to ensure the safety and smoothness of railway lines.

7. Track laying: Install new rails to ensure normal operation of the railway line.

Turnout maintenance terminology

1. Turnout: The intersection connecting two railway lines in different directions.

2. Guide device: used to guide the wheels through the switch to ensure the correct driving direction and prevent derailment.

3. Switch: Change the direction of the railway line.

4. Stereotype waist: the steel beam at the fixed part of the switch, used to support the guide device and switch.

5. Crossing: the intersection at the turnout.

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