The role of the subgrade layer is to provide a stable and uniformly supportive foundation for the entire track structure, including the ballast, ties, and rails, and to distribute the load from the train to the underlying soil. The subgrade is the native soil or engineered fill that is located beneath the ballast and other track components. Its primary function is to bear the load imposed by trains and transfer it to the underlying ground. A well-....
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