A branch track of 6° diverts from main track of 3° in an opposite direction in a layout of BG track. Calculate the maximum speed permissible for branch track, if on the main track, maximum speed permitted is 60 kmph.

A branch track of 6° diverts from main track of 3° in an opposite direction in a layout of BG track. Calculate the maximum speed permissible for branch track, if on the main track, maximum speed permitted is 60 kmph.

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A branch track of 6° diverts from main track of 3° in an opposite direction in a layout
of BG track. Calculate the maximum speed permissible for branch track, if on the
main track, maximum speed permitted is 60 kmph.

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