Switch Angle in Railway Engineering Formulas

Switch Angle also known as switch divergence. It is the angle between running faces of stock rail and tounge rail. And is denoted by α. Switch Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Switch Angle is always positive.

Formulas to find Switch Angle in Railway Engineering

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Railway Engineering formulas that make use of Switch Angle

fxTheoretical Length of Tongue RailGo

List of variables in Railway Engineering formulas

fx Heel Divergence Go

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FAQ

What is the Switch Angle?

Switch Angle also known as switch divergence. It is the angle between running faces of stock rail and tounge rail. Switch Angle is usually measured using the Degree for Angle. Note that the value of Switch Angle is always positive.

Can the Switch Angle be negative?

No, the Switch Angle, measured in Angle cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Switch Angle?

Switch Angle is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Switch Angle can be measured.

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