For a 8° curve track diverging from a main curve of 5° in an opposite direction in the layout of a broad gauge yard, the cant to be provided for the branch track for maximum speed of 45 km/h on the main line and ‘G’ = 1.676 m is (Permitted cant deficiency for the main line = 7.6 cm)

• A. -0.168 cm
• B. 7.432 cm
• C. 0.168 cm
• D. 7.768 cm

Answer: (A)