Protection of rail from liner biting.
Ans. Protection of rail from liner biting-
Generally in yards due to drainage problem, which causes dampness conditions, there is corrosion mainly in the rail foot area. In addition in stretches where passenger trains run in the early morning hours, due to toilet droppings, there is reduction in the rail foot in the area which is in contact with the liners. The remaining section of the rail is normally not affected in such cases. In case of rail corrosion at fastening location, the measurement of rail corrosion in rail foot it to be done at every 500mm or part once a year. The format for this measurement shall be as given below :-
