Railways - Engineering

Q1:

A kink is made in stock rails, ahead of the toe of switch at a distance of

A 10 cm

B 15 cm

C 20 cm

D 30 cm

ANS:B - 15 cm

According to me, for the straight cut switch, "For this switch, the stock rail is joggled near the toe of the switch during manufacture to fit the toe are flush with the stock rail. The joggled length is usually 15cm".