1. Manually. 2.Using Rail Tensor
Manually
1. A traffic block of adequate duration should be arranged at such d time that the rail temperature will be within the temperature range specified for td during the fastening down operations. The entire work shall be done under personal supervision of the PWI.
2. Before the block is actually taken, a speed restriction of 30 km/h should be imposed and fastenings on alternate sleepers loosened.
3. When the block is taken, the closure rails shall be removed, the SEJs adjusted and fastened.
4. The remaining, sleepers, fastenings on both running rails shall be loosened/removed starting from the ends near the SEJs and proceeding towards the centre of LWR. The rail shall be lifted and placed on rollers at every 15th - sleeper to permit the rails to move freely. While destressing on curved track, side rollers are provided. The rails shall be struck horizontally with heavy wooden mallets to assist in their longitudinal movement.
