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Jul 14 2017 (11:41)
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Guard Railings

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Ashu_IR~   Added by: 12658ChennaiMail^~  Jul 14 2017 (11:41)
#FAQ
What guard rails and why are they used?
While traveling in a train you might have observed extra pair of rails are provided along a bridge, below a flyover or foot over bridge. These rails are known as guard rails. The purpose of the guard rails is to prevent the derailed train to hold on the tracks, not to moVe away from the track to avoid more destruction. The picture is self explanatory, that the guard rails hold the wheels of the bogies in case of a de-railment and prevent a
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Just to prevent more destruction due de-railment. The bridges, flyovers may suffer a lot if de-railment occurs, but these rails prevent that from happening. Hope this clears all doubts regarding the side/guard rails.
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