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The distance between the two rails in Broad Gauge in India is:

The distance between the two rails in Broad Gauge in India is: Correct Answer 1676 mm

Explanation:

According to Indian Railways, the clear distance between the inner faces of two rails for the different type of gauges are:

  1. Broad gauge: 1.676 m
  2. Narrow gauge: 0.762 m
  1. Meter gauge: 1.0 m

 

Hence, the distance between the two rails in Broad Gauge in India is 1676 mm.

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