GATE CE 2026 Set 2 — Question 24

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyCant DeficiencyRailway Track DesignTransportation Engineering

Transportation Engineering → Railway Track Design → Cant Deficiency

Last updated 5 September 2026

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Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

Correct answer (A) Cant deficiency is related to train moving faster, and Cant excess is related to train moving slower. Solution In railway engineering: 1. Cant deficiency occurs when a train travels around a curve at a speed higher than the equilibrium speed for which the cant (superelevation) was designed. The provided cant is less than what is required for that higher speed. 2. Cant excess occurs when a train travels around a curve at a speed lower than the equilibrium speed. The provided cant is more than what is required for that lower speed. Thus, statement (A) is true. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) Cant deficiency is related to train moving faster, and Cant excess is related to train moving slower. Solution In railway engineering: 1. Cant deficiency occurs when a train travels around a curve at a speed higher than the equilibrium speed for which the cant (superelevation) was designed. The provided cant is less than what is required for that higher speed. 2. Cant excess occurs when a train travels around a curve at a speed lower than the equilibrium speed. The provided cant is more than what is required for that lower speed. Thus, statement (A) is true.

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