Aha Trivia Stuff Everyone Should Know
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What is superelevation on a curve?

The outer rail is higher than the inner rail.

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  1. The train leans backward
  2. The rails are painted bright colors
  3. The outer rail is higher than the inner rail ✔

Why: Raising the outer rail helps trains take curves smoothly.

Huh, didn't know that: Raising the outer rail helps trains take curves smoothly.

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That curve is on the up and up.
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Answer: The outer rail is higher than the inner rail. Raising the outer rail helps trains take curves smoothly.

  1. Rail transport en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport
    On curves, the outer rail may be at a higher level than the inner rail
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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