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Why do railway tracks have crushed stones alongside them?
Track ballast is the name for the crushed stones next to railway tracks. They are used by Railway Track Designers for numerous reasons
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| Jun 4, 2023 | Why do railway tracks have crushed stones alongside them? by Twixes | 724 | 283 |
