Historically, the choice of gauge was partly arbitrary and partly a response to local conditions. Narrow-gauge railways are cheaper to build and can negotiate sharper curves but broad-gauge railways give greater stability and permit higher speeds.
History of the Track Gauge
Springer Tracts on Transportation, Traffic
2013-01-01
2 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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