alleryWhat is the distance between two rails called?
ARolling stock
BRail ballast
CRail sleeper
DTrack gauge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Track gauge
1. The rails are fixed to ties to keep a consistent distance.
2. That distance apart is called the gauge.
3. Ballast is the gravel bed, sleepers are the ties, and rolling stock means the vehicles.
_Source: Wikipedia, Transport: Rail_
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