RUBI Explains: What is the Track Gauge?

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RUBI Explains: What is the Track Gauge?

How is it measured, what is the standard gauge?

In rail transport, track gauge refers to the distance between the track bearing elements of rails. On conventional railways, these are the inner edges of the rail heads.

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RUBI Explains: What is the Track Gauge?