Question

Why are effortsbeing made to convert metre gauge track to broad gauge track. Explain the advantagesof unigauge track?

Answer 1

Efforts are being made to convert meter gauge track to board gauge track because:

a. To standardize Indian Railways

b. To enhance the overall speed of the trains.

c. To increase railways freight carrying capacity.

Advantages of a Unigauge are:

a. It increases the freight carrying capacity.

b. Increases the speed of the trains.

c. Mitigate the possibility of brakes in the gauges.

d. Shorten the routes.