why are there rocks near rail road tracks?

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why are there rocks near rail road tracks?

2006-09-17 21:25:37 · 3 answers · asked by nirvana19791979 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture

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They are part of the stabilization for the train tracks to help keep them from shifting. There is a mound of earth and stone so they have a stable [non shifting non sinking] place for the trains because they are heavy.

2006-09-17 23:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by Star of Florida 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

I think to check growing of vegetation in rail tracks and to clear it easily.

2006-09-17 23:32:17 · answer #2 · answered by agni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

rocks are everywhere. nature is wonderful.

2006-09-17 21:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋