why are railway tracks laid on large sized concrete sleepers?

Hi! Asma
 
The wooden or concrete railway sleeper (or railroad tie) is used as the base for the railway track to keep the tracks intact in its place In other words, wooden sleepers hold the rails to the correct gauge.
Additionally, they absorb and distribute the weight of the train uniformly.
 
Hope this is clear to you.
Cheers!!

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