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Arshi Ashu
question related to train running on track, corrosion and friction..?
The top surface of the track is rust-free because of passage of train wheels and friction between the wheel and track.. the friction produced is used for running fans and tubelights inside the train.. but does the rust play any role in it? i have got a project on railway corrosion.. i want to know that if in this process, does rust play any role? if in any other way, it does, please do tel that. and can u please tell me, what are the new technologies in preventing rust of railway tracks, trains and engines?
thank u :)
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plz tell also that after how much time, they are replaced.. if u could give some history also, it ll be great.. thanks
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and after how much time, they are replaced?
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