Stretcher bar is provided________________?

A. to permit lateral movement of the tongue rail

B. to ensure exact gauge at the toe of the switch as well as the nose of crossing

C. to maintain the two tongue rails at the exact distance

D. to prevent any vertical movement between the wing rail and nose of crossing

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