Table of Contents (click to expand)Track BallastWhy Specifically Those Stones?Is That All Track Ballast Does?A Novel Technique To Reduce Vibrations The stones that are seen lying close to the railway tracks are collectively called track ballast. Track ballast is packed between the sleepers, in the areas below, and on the sides of railway tracks. The function of railway sleepers is to hold the rails upright and properly spaced. The stones in the track ballast serve a number of purposes, such as keeping the tracks in place, keeping vegetation in check, and sealing out any water that may be around the tracks. … Continue reading Why Are There Stones Alongside Railway Tracks?