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How do trains handle changes in elevation or altitude in mountainous regions?
How do trains handle changes in elevation or altitude in mountainous regions?
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Trains ascend or descend steep gradients in mountainous regions using switchback tracks, spiral tunnels, rack-and-pinion systems, or cogwheel railways that provide additional traction and braking power.