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Which among the following is used between rails and sleepers to absorb shocks, resist lateral movement of rails and provide electrical insulation between rails?

Which among the following is used between rails and sleepers to absorb shocks, resist lateral movement of rails and provide electrical insulation between rails? Correct Answer Rubber pads

Rubber pad is provided between rails and sleepers. Spring steel is an elastic fastening. CI anti creep bearing plates and spring loose jaws are used as fastenings in wooden and steel trough sleepers respectively.

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