Rail Joints - Definition and Types of Railway Joints
The purpose of the rail joint are to hold the two ends of the rail in place and act as a bridge between rail ends. Joint is made up of two bars or more commonly called angled bars. Joint bars prevent lateral or vertical movement of the rail ends and permit the longitudinal movement of the rails for expanding or contracting. ermit the longitudinal movement of the rails for expanding or contracting.
Standard
Compromise
Insulated Joints