Why is ballast so important for track stability beyond holding ties in place? #railroad #railway #train #drone #rail #reels #reelsvideo #ballast #question #cn | Craig Hensley Photography

9.2K views · 132 reactions | Ballast is the name for the stones beneath the track that form a supportive track bed. ❓ Our High Output teams are out each night replacing up to a mile (1.6km) of ballast but why does it need replacing? Answer ➡️ https://www.networkrail.co.uk/stories/ballast-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-clean-and-replace-it-every-night/ #JobDone | Network Rail | Facebook

When the ballast drops ... 🎸 🥁 ❓ Ever wondered what we mean by 'track work'? 🤔 👀 📽️ Watch for just some of the seriously heavy machinery that installs and maintains over 20,000 miles of track. #MachineMonday | Network Rail

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