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Tamping involves lifting and correcting the alignment of track to ensure stability and smoothness of train movement.

Rail Grinding is the process of removing irregularities and imperfections from the surface of rail tracks to extend their life and improve ride comfort.

This technique involves removing dirt, dust, and debris from the ballast to maintain track stability and drainage.

A welding method for joining rail sections using a molten metal created from a thermite reaction, ensuring a continuous and smooth rail surface.

A non-destructive testing method using high-frequency sound waves to detect internal flaws in the rail tracks.

A comprehensive process that includes replacement of rails, sleepers and ballast to rejuvenate aging track infrastructure.

The practice of applying lubricant to rail joints to reduce friction and wear, thereby prolonging the life of the rail track.

Grinding technique specifically targeting and smoothing out corrugation, or wave-like distortions, on the surface of rail tracks.

Management of plant life around tracks seeing to minimize obstruction and potential hazards to safe rail operation.

The process of removing fouled ballast from beneath the tracks and replacing it with clean ballast for better drainage and stability.

Replacing old or damaged railway sleepers (ties) with new ones to restore track support and alignment.

The process of bending rails back into their correct shape to ensure smooth train operations and track longevity.

Marking out the correct track geometry before maintenance work, ensuring precise adjustments to the track alignment.

The process of alleviating built-up stresses in continuous welded rails caused by temperature changes.

The usage of specially equipped inspection cars to survey tracks for internal and surface defects using advanced technology.

Replacing jointed tracks with continuous welded rails to reduce maintenance and improve ride smoothness.

Grinding of the switch or turnout components to restore the proper profile and remove irregularities.

Securing rails to the sleepers to prevent unwanted longitudinal rail movements and to maintain track gauge.

Upgrading or replacing the electrical components of track circuits which are crucial for signaling and train detection.

The process of identifying and fixing surface cracks, holes, and other detectable flaws on rail tracks to prevent rail failure.

A process that applies vertical and lateral forces to the track after maintenance to simulate train loading and settle the ballast bed.

Adjusting the track gauge to be slightly wider on curves to reduce flange friction and wear on trains and improve stability.

Setting and maintaining the correct position of the fouling point within the railway turnout where vehicles standing must clear to avoid obstruction.

The process of maintenance involving the cutting and drilling of baseplates for fixing rails to sleepers or supporting structures.