Description : When was the first train started in India? A. 1804 B. 1834 C. 1853 D. 1886
Last Answer : C [1853] Explanation: The first passenger train in India ran between Bombay (Bori Bunder) and Thane on 16 April 1853.
Description : When was first Metro train started in Delhi? A. 2000 B. 2002 C. 2004 D. 2006
Last Answer : B [2002] Explanation: The first line of the Delhi Metro, the Red Line, was inaugurated by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the then Prime Minister of India on 24 December 2002.
Description : On which year the first Train in India was started? A. 16 April 1853 B. 16 April 1851 C. 16 April 1855 D. None of these
Last Answer : A [16 April 1853] Explanation: The first passenger train in India ran between Bombay (Bori Bunder) and Thane on 16 April 1853.
Description : In which of the following cities, the first subway Train was started? A. Mumbai B. Chennai C. Kolkata D. Delhi
Last Answer : C [Kolkata] Explanation: Kolkata Metro is the first metro in India. The first metro service was inaugurated in Kolkata in 1984 by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Description : Between which of the destination the first Indian Train was started? A. Pune to Delhi B. Ranch to Delhi C. Mumbai to Kolkata D. Mumbai to Thane
Last Answer : D [Mumbai to Thane] Explanation: The first passenger train in India ran between Bombay (Bori Bunder) and Thane on 16 April 1853.
Description : When was first electric Train started in India? A. 1920 B. 1925 C. 1930 D. 1935
Last Answer : B [1925] Explanation: The first railway budget was presented in 1925. On 3 February 1925, the first electric passenger train in India ran between Victoria Terminus (VT) and Kurla on 1,500 V DC overhead traction.
Description : Shatabdi Express train was started in A. 1988 B. 1976 C. 1966 D. 1956
Last Answer : A [1988] Explanation: The first Shatabdi Express train was introduced in 1988 to commemorate the birth centenary of Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.
Description : When was the first diesel Train made? A. 1906 B. 1912 C. 1916 D. 1920
Last Answer : B [1912] Explanation: The world's first dieselpowered locomotive was operated in the summer of 1912 on the Winterthur– Romanshorn railroad in Switzerland, but was not a commercial success. During further test runs in 1913 several problems were found.
Description : As per the Union budget 2019, India will get its first bullet Train in which year? A. 2022-25 B. 2021-22 C. 2020-21 D. 2022-23
Last Answer : B [2022-23] Explanation: Explanation: India will get its first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad in 2022-23.
Description : Who among the following is the first female Train driver of the Indian Railways in India? A. Punam Mishra B. Surekha Yadav C. Smitha Ray D. Rekha Kumari
Last Answer : B [Surekha Yadav] Explanation: Surekha Yadav (born 2 September 1965) is a female loco pilot of the Indian Railways in India. She became India's first female train driver in 1988.
Description : Which was the first fully air conditioned Train run between A. Howrah to Delhi B. Howrah to Mumbai C. Mumbai to Delhi D. Mumbai to Pune
Last Answer : A [Howrah to Delhi] Explanation: The first fully air-conditioned train was introduced between Howrah and Delhi in the year 1956.
Description : First superfast Train in India is A. Duranto Express B. Utkal Express C. Deccan Queen D. None of these
Last Answer : C [Deccan Queen] Explanation: Deccan Queen was introduced on 01/06/1930 and it became the first train in India to get a Superfast status.
Description : Which is the India’s first double Decker train? A. Ahmedabad-Mumbai B. Howrah-Dhanbad C. Delhi - Mumbai D. Bhubaneswar-Howrah
Last Answer : B [Howrah-Dhanbad] Explanation: The first ever double-decker train was flagged off from Howrah to Dhanbad. The service started on October 1 in 2011.
Description : Which is the first engine less Train in India? A. Train 16 B. Train 18 C. Train 20 D. Train 22
Last Answer : B [Train 18] Explanation: Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, is an Indian semi-high speed intercity electric multiple unit.
Description : First private Train in india? A. Tejas Express B. Utkal Express C. Duranto Express D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Tejas Express] Explanation: Lucknow – New Delhi Tejas Express, which was inaugurated on 4 October 2019, is India's first train operated by private operators, IRCTC, a subsidiary of Indian Railways.
Description : On which route was India's first CNG powered Train inaugurated in 2015? A. Panipat to Ambala B. Rewari to Rohtak C. Ajmer to Jaipur D. None of these
Last Answer : B [Rewari to Rohtak] Explanation: Union Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu on 13 January 2015 inaugurated India's first compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered train on the Rewari – Rohtak link of Northern Zone.
Description : How much distance was traveled by first Train of India? A. 30 km B. 34 km C. 40 km D. 44 km
Last Answer : B [34 km] Explanation: India's first train ran from Mumbai to Thane in 1853. The first train on the Indian sub-continent ran from Bori Bunder in Mumbai to Thane at 3.30 pm on April 16, 1853.
Description : First private Train in India? A. Tejas Express B. Utkal Express C. Duranto Express D. None of these
Description : Palace On Wheels Train was inaugurated in which year? A. 1980 B. 1982 C. 1985 D. 1990
Last Answer : B [1982] Explanation: The Palace on Wheels is a luxury tourist train. It was launched by the Indian Railways in association with Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation to promote tourism in Rajasthan.
Description : Toy train is the name given to A. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway B. Kalka-Shimla Railway C. Nilgiri Mountain Railway D. None of These
Last Answer : A [Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]
Description : The weight of the rails depends upon A. Gauge of track B. Speed of train C. Spacing of Sleepers D. All the above
Last Answer : D [All the above] Explanation: Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019).
Description : Which of the following express has the longest Train route in India? A. Howrah Express B. Vivek Express C. Utkal Express D. Duranto Express
Last Answer : B [Vivek Express] Explanation: Vivek Express covers the longest train route in India. It originates in northern Assam and goes all the way to the southern tip of India to Kanyakumari.
Description : Deccan Queen is a popular Train which runs between A. Mumbai to Pune B. Howrah to Mumbai C. Pune to New Delhi D. Howrah to Mumbai
Last Answer : A [Mumbai to Pune] Explanation: Deccan Queen Service was introduced on 1 June 1930 as a weekend train during the days of the British raj to ferry rich patrons -fans from Bombay (now Mumbai) to Poona (now Pune)
Description : The Bandhan Express is an international passenger Train which runs between the India and Which country? A. Bangladesh B. Nepal C. China D. Bhutan
Last Answer : A [Bangladesh] Explanation: The Bandhan Express is an international passenger train which runs between the Indian city of Kolkata and the Bangladeshi city of Khulna every week.
Description : Which of the following is fully unreserved superfast Train? A. Antyodaya Express B. Humsafar Express C. Garib Rath Express D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Antyodaya Express] Explanation: Antyodaya Express was announced as a part of Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's Railway Budget 2016 speech and has been envisioned as a longdistance, fully unreserved, superfast train service that will be operated on dense routes.
Description : Which train in India has the longest route length? A. Howrah - Jammu Tawi Himgiri Express B. Kanyakumari - Jammu Tawi Himsagar Express C. Kanyakumari - Dibrugarh Vivek Express D. Guwahati-Thiruvanthapuram Express
Last Answer : C [Kanyakumari - Dibrugarh Vivek Express] Explanation: Dibrugarh–Kanyakumari Vivek Express is a weekly Express train of the Vivek Express series the Indian Railways which runs from Dibrugarh in India's north eastern state Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu.
Description : Which is the slowest Train in India? A. Nilgiri express B. Taj express C. Duranto express D. Life line express
Last Answer : A [Nilgiri express] Explanation: The Nilgiri Express with an average speed of 10 kmph has the distinction of being India's slowest train.
Description : Which is the fastest train in India 2020? A. Vande Bharat Express B. Mahamana express C. Shatabdi express D. Duronto express
Last Answer : A [Vande Bharat Express] Explanation: Vande Bharat Express - Train 18 (22439), 180 km/h
Description : When was the first underground Railway (Metro Railway) started in India? A. 1948 B. 4958 C. 1984 D. 1988
Last Answer : C [1984] Explanation: The idea of an underground railway system was conceived by the then Chief Miniter of West Bengal, Bidhan Chandra Roy in the 1950s. The first Kolkata Metro was run on run on 24 October 1984 between Dam Dam to Tollygunge.
Description : When was the first underground Railway (Metro Railway) started in India? A. 1940 B. 1984 C. 1998 D. 2000
Last Answer : B [1984] Explanation: It was the first underground railway to be built in India, with the first trains running in October 1984.
Description : Where was the first Metro Rail started in India? A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Hyderabad
Description : The Un-Reserved Ticket through Mobile Application (UTS APP) was started by Indian Railways in which year? A. 2018 B. 2016 C. 2014 D. 2012
Last Answer : C [2014] Explanation: The Un-Reserved Ticket through Mobile Application (UTS app) was started by the Indian Railways on 27 Dec 2014 from Mumbai Suburban area.
Description : When did Life Line Express (Jeevan Rekha) Started? A. 1990 B. 1991 C. 1995 D. 1999
Last Answer : B [1991] Explanation: The Lifeline Express, or Jeevan Rekha Express, is a hospital train that runs in India that started running on 16 July 1991. It was a collaboration between the Impact India Foundation (IIF), Indian Railways (IR) and the Health Ministry.
Description : Which express is launched under Make in India Initiative and will offer world class travel experience to the passengers in the coming years? A. Yuva Express B. Tejas Express C. Vande Bharat Express D. Duranto Express
Last Answer : C [Vande Bharat Express] Explanation: Vande Bharat Express is a ‘Make in India’ initiative that will help create more jobs as more such train sets are manufactured for service across the Indian Railways network.
Description : Which express was launched in India on World AIDS Day, December 1 2007 to create awareness about the disease? A. Samjhauta Express B. Red-Ribbon Express C. Maharaja Express D. Thar Express
Last Answer : B [Red-Ribbon Express] Explanation: The Red Ribbon Express was launched in India on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2007.The idea of the Red Ribbon Express was developed by the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, the National AIDS Control Organisation and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan in 2004.
Description : Which Railway station has secured a place in Guinness Book of World Records for being the largest route relay interlocking system in the world? A. New Delhi Station B. Patna Station C. Bhubaneswar Station D. Ranchi Station
Last Answer : A [New Delhi Station] Explanation: The New Delhi Railway Station has secured a place in the Guinness Book of Records for being the largest route relay interlocking system in the world.
Description : Gorakhpur which has the longest Railway platform in the world is located in which of the following states? A. Uttar Pradesh B. West Bengal C. Bihar D. Madhya Pradesh
Last Answer : A [Uttar Pradesh]
Description : Which of the Railways attained the status of World Heritage site by UNESCO? A. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway B. Nilgiri Mountain Railway C. Kalka–Shimla Railway D. All the above
Last Answer : D [All the above] Explanation: Three railways, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and the Kalka–Shimla Railway, are collectively designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name Mountain Railways of India
Description : Which is the longest platform in World? A. Howrah Station B. Kharagpur Railway Platform C. Gorakhpur Railway Platform D. None of these
Last Answer : C [Gorakhpur Railway Platform] Explanation: Gorakhpur in India gets world's longest railway platform. A newly renovated platform at Gorakhpur Railway Station in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has become the world's longest, measuring 1,366m
Description : Which of the following is the longest Railway tunnel in the world? A. Gotthard Base Tunnel B. Seikan Tunnel C. Channel Tunnel D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Gotthard Base Tunnel] Explanation: The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a railway tunnel through the Alps in Switzerland. It opened on 1 June 2016, and full service began on 11 December 2016. With a route length of 57.09 km, it is the world's longest railway and deepest traffic tunnel.
Description : Gorakhpur which has the longest Railway platform in the world is located in which of the following states? A. West Bengal B. Odisha C. Tamil Nadu D. Uttar Pradesh
Last Answer : D [Uttar Pradesh] Explanation: Gorakhpur railway station, Uttar Pradesh, India: 1,366.33 m (4,483 ft) (longest railway platform in the world).
Description : Which of the following has been declared the World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999? A. Konkana railways B. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway C. Chhatrapati shivaji terminal D. Delhi railway station
Last Answer : B [Darjeeling Himalayan Railway] Explanation: Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019).
Description : Where is the highest Railway bridge in the world? A. Chenab Bridge B. Pamban Bridge C. Mahatma Gandhi Setu D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Chenab Bridge] Explanation: The Chenab Bridge is a railway steel and concrete arch bridge under construction between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in India.
Description : The longest Rail journey in the world is between? A. Shanghai to Lhasa B. Bhubaneswar to New Delhi C. Toronto to Vancouver D. Moscow and Vladivostok
Last Answer : D [Moscow and Vladivostok] Explanation: The world's longest run without changing trains is one of 10,214 km (6,346 miles).
Description : Which city hosted the first-ever International Rail Coach Expo 2018? A. Chennai B. Kolkata C. Mumbai D. New Delhi
Last Answer : A [Chennai] Explanation: For the first time, an international rail coach expo, displaying rail coaches and train-sets, was held in Chennai. The expo is being hosted by the Integral Coach Factory, popularly known as the ICF.
Description : Which central Railway station entered The Limca Book of Records in 2018 as first all women station in India? A. Badlapur Station B. Matunga Station C. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus D. Bandra Station
Last Answer : B [Matunga Station] Explanation: Matunga on Central Railway, the first railway station in the country to be run by an all women staff, has entered the Limca Book of Records2018.
Description : Which Railway-Station in Jaipur became first fully women operated nonsuburban station in 2018? A. Durgapur railway station B. Jaipur Gandhinagar Railway Station C. Kanakpura railway station D. Bais Godam railway station
Last Answer : B [Jaipur Gandhinagar Railway Station] Explanation: Gandhi Nagar Railway Station in Jaipur, Rajasthan becomes India's first non-suburban station fully operated 24x7by women staff, which includes station operations & Railway Protection Force.
Description : When did the the first live telecast of Railway budget took place A. 1994 B. 1998 C. 2002 D. 2006
Last Answer : A [1994] Explanation: John Mathai presented the first Railway Budget for independent India in November 1947. The first live telecast took place on 24 March 1994.
Description : Rail section first designed on Indian Railways, was A. Double headed B. Bull headed C. Flat footed D. None of These
Last Answer : A [Double headed]
Description : Who invented the Railway engine first? A. Charles Babbage B. George Stephenson C. James Watt D. Isaac Newton
Last Answer : B [George Stephenson] Explanation: In In 1825 George Stephenson built the Locomotion for the Stockton and Darlington Railway. This was the first public steam railway in the world and then in 1829, ... is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019).