The turnouts are meticulously classified by rail type: 8 kg/m, 12 kg/m, 15 kg/m, 18 kg/m, 22 kg/m, 24 kg/m, 30 kg/m, 38 kg/m, 43 kg/m, 50 kg/m, 60 kg/m. Additionally, they are categorized by number: No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 12, etc. Types of turnouts include single switch, symmetrical switch, triple switch, compound switch, cross-crossing switch, and cross-crossing combination switch. A turnout is an essential line-connecting apparatus that facilitates the seamless transition of locomotives and vehicles from one track to another. These turnouts are predominantly deployed in substantial numbers at stations and marshalling yards, significantly enhancing the rail system's efficiency and capacity. Strategic placement of turnouts ensures maximum utilization of even a single track. By incorporating a turnout with a fork longer than the train, seamless train switching is achieved, thereby enhancing the overall functionality and adaptability of the railway network.







