Track chart definition

Track chart means a graphic representation of the geometry of a rail line that may include the gradient, curvature, at-grade crossings (public/private roadway or railroad), alignment, rail section, rail weight, bridges, tunnels, culverts, signals, wayside detectors (including defect detectors), and automatic equipment identification (AEI) readers, etc. These documents may also be known by other names, like “condensed profiles.”