Railway Turnout

Railway Turnout

A railway turnout is a track arrangement with a switch and a frog with guide rails, through which railway rolling stock can be turned from one track to another.
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Description
Technical Parameters

Railway Turnout Applications Matrix

By Configuration      
Single Turnout • #6-#12 frogs
• 60-190m radius
• Station throats
• Passing tracks
UIC 860-5
Equilateral • 1:7 symmetry
• Compact layout
• Classification yards
• Wye tracks
GOST R 55022-2012
Crossover • Dual switch mechanism
• 4.8m track centers
• HSR overtaking stations
• Metro depots
TSI INF 2022
Specialized Types      
Expansion Turnout • ±150mm movement range
• Sliding rails
• Bridge approaches
• Arctic railways
DB RIL 804.0201
HSR Turnout (CN Series) • 1:18/1:42 frogs
• 500-1200m radii
• 350km/h dedicated lines
• Hub stations
FRA Part 213 (Modified)

Railway Turnout

Railway Turnout

 

Functions of Railway Turnouts

Function Category Primary Role
Track Divergence Enables switching between routes
Track Connection Links parallel tracks
Speed Transition Smooth speed adaptation
Load Distribution Dissipates wheel impacts
Geometry Maintenance Preserves track alignment
Thermal Compensation Accommodates rail expansion
Safety Protection Prevents wrong routing

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