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Wooden railway ties are horizontal load-bearing structures placed between rails to secure them and evenly transfer the load to the ground. These ties are typically made from durable wood species such as oak, spruce, or pine. They help preserve the track gauge by absorbing forces from the rails and transferring them to the ballast layer, maintaining track alignment against lateral effects. Role in Railway Infrastructure Ties are used to maintain the track gauge, transfer vertical and horizontal l