4. Elements of geometric design
Gradients
Horizontal and vertical curves
Superelevation
Transition curves
Widening on curves
10. There are many examples of pusher gradients in India. On Western Ghats with B.G. track,
pusher gradient of 1 in 37, on Darjeeling Railway with N.G. Track, a ruling gradient of 1 in 25 is
provided.
A helper gradient of 1 in 75, 1 in 100 with additional one engine, is generally used.