Physics
In a railway track, two rails are joined end to end with a gap in between them because

Air-gaps are necessary for bearing the weight of running train
Steel can be saved
Accidents due to expansion in summer can be avoided
Accidents due to contraction in winter can be avoided

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Physics
Railway tracks are banked on curves

necessary centripetal force may be obtained from the horizontal component of the weight of the train
to avoid frictional force between the tracks and wheels
the train may not fly off in the opposite direction
necessary centrifugal force may be obtained from the horizontal component weight of the train

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