Description : Where was the first Metro Rail started in India? A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Hyderabad
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 : RITES Ltd., an engineering consultancy company in Rail Transport Management is headquartered in _______? A. Patna B. Gurgaon C. Kolkata D. New Delhi
Last Answer : B [Gurgaon] Explanation: RITES established in 1974 by the Government of India, the company's initial charter was to provide consultancy services in rail transport management to operators in India and abroad. It is headquartered in Gurgaon, India.
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 : ‘Mission Satyanishtha’ launched by Piyush Goyal at National Rail Museum, New-Delhi is related to ________? A. Indian Railways Employees B. Development of Stations C. Passenger welfare services D. None of These
Last Answer : A [Indian Railways Employees] Explanation: Mission Satyanishtha was launched by Indian Railways. It was a daylong event at National Rail Museum, New-Delhi. It aims at sensitizing all railways employees about need to adhere to good ethics and to maintain high standards.
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 of the following cities is the National Rail Museum located? A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Chennai
Last Answer : A [New Delhi] Explanation: The National Rail Museum in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, displays exhibits on the history of rail transport in India. The museum was inaugurated on 1 February 1977.
Description : Where is head quarter of Indian Railway RAIL BHAWAN situated? A. Kolkata B. New Delhi C. Patna D. Mumbai
Last Answer : B [New Delhi] Explanation: Rail Bhavan is the headquarters of the Indian Railways. It is located at 1, Raisina Road, New Delhi, near the Sansad Bhavan (Parliament House).
Description : In which of the following cities is the National Rail Museum located? A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Bhubaneswar
Last Answer : A [New Delhi] Explanation: The National Rail Museum in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, displays exhibits on the history of rail transport 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 : The Headquarters of Kolkata Metro is A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Asansol D. Ranchi
Last Answer : B [Kolkata] Explanation: Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019).
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 : Who is the Metro Man of India? A. Elattuvalapil Sreedharan B. Ramesh Mishra C. Sumay Roy D. Himanshu Pradhan
Last Answer : A [Elattuvalapil Sreedharan] Explanation: Elattuvalapil Sreedharan is an Indian civil engineer and a retired IRSE officer popularly known as the "Metro Man".
Description : Metro Railway is functioning in which of the following Indian States? A. Odisha B. West Bengal C. Jharkhand D. None of these
Last Answer : B [West Bengal]
Description : The International union of Railways, international body of the Rail transport industry consists of how many members? A. 190 members B. 194 members C. 180 member D. 184 members
Last Answer : B [194 members] Explanation: The International union of railways is an international body of rail transport of India created on 17 October 1922. It has 194 members across 5 continents.
Description : The Future of Rail Report was prepared by International Union of Railways in association with which organization? A. NTPC B. International Energy agency C. IOCL D. None of These
Last Answer : B [International Energy agency] Explanation: Minister of Railways, Piyush Goyal on January 30, 2019 launched the “The Future of Rail” report of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Description : At what of their following place is the National Rail and Transportation University located? A. Jabalpur B. Vadodara C. Maysuru D. Guwahati
Last Answer : B [Vadodara] Explanation: The National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI) is India's first and only transportation university located in Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Description : Rail section is generally designated by its A. Total weight B. Total length C. Weight per metre length D. Area of its cross-section
Last Answer : C [Weight per metre length] Explanation: The rail section is designated by its weight in 1b/yard or in kg/m. The standard rail sections in use on Indian Railways are 60 kg/m, 52 kg/m and 9OR ... 60R for MG and 50R for NG. In India, the standard rails are either of medium manganese or carbon steels.
Description : The place where a railway line and a road cross each other at the same level, is known as A. Level Crossing B. Cross over C. Rail Junction D. Road Junction
Last Answer : A [Level Crossing] Explanation: A level crossing (also called a grade crossing, a railway crossing, or a railroad crossing) is a place where a railway line and a road meet each other on the same level.
Description : Indian Railways detects the rail flow by A. Mitsubish Rail flow dector B. Soni Rail flow dector C. Audi-gauge Rail flow detector D. Kraut Kramer Rail flow detector.
Last Answer : D [Kraut Kramer Rail flow detector.]
Description : A welded rail joint is generally A. Support on a sleeper B. Sipport on a metel C. Suspended D. None of These
Last Answer : C [Suspended]
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 : Boxing of ballast is done A. Under the rail B. At the rail C. In between two rail D. In between two sleeper
Last Answer : B [At the rail]
Description : A platform surrounded by rail lines from all the four sides, is called what? A. Dock platform B. Passenger platform C. Island platform D. Goods platform
Last Answer : C [Island platform] Explanation: An island platform (also center platform, centre platform) is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transit way interchange.
Description : ‘Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat’ Abhiyan to ensure the standard of cleanliness was launched by which Railway minister? A. Piyush Goya B. Mamata Banerjee C. Suresh Prabhu D. Lalu Prasad Yadav
Last Answer : C [Suresh Prabhu] Explanation: Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched by railway minister Suresh prabhu in the railway budget for fiscal year 2015-16. It aims at ensuring high standard of cleanliness as utmost priority for Indian Railways.
Description : When was first Rail budget presented in India? A. 1947 November B. 1948 December C. 1950 January D. 1952 November
Last Answer : A [1947 November] Explanation: John Mathai presented the first Railway Budget for independent India in November 1947.
Description : Which is the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India? A. Bogibeel bridge B. Vembanad Bridge C. Nehru Setu or Upper Son Bridge D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Bogibeel bridge] Explanation: Bogibeel bridge is a combined road and rail bridge over the Brahmaputra River in the northeastern Indian state of Assam.
Description : Which is the longest Rail route in India? A. Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari B. Mangalore to Jammu C. Tirunelveli Jammu D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari] Explanation: Dibrugarh – Kanyakumari Vivek Express. This weekly train, numbered 15905/15906, is currently the longest train route in the Indian Subcontinent.
Description : A station where the rail lines end, is called? A. Terminal station B. Junction Station C. Block Station D. Way-side-station
Last Answer : A [Terminal station] Explanation: A "terminus" or "terminal" is a station at the end of a railway line. Trains arriving there have to end their journeys (terminate) or reverse out of the station.
Description : Who was the first women Rail minister of India? A. Susmita Mishra B. Sonia Gandhi C. Indra Gandhi D. Mamata Banarjee
Last Answer : D [Mamata Banarjee] Explanation: Ms Mamata Banerjee was the first woman designated as Minister for Railways.
Description : What is the tagline of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)? A. Lifeline of India B. Lifeline of Indian Railways C. Lifeline of the nation D. Lifeline to people
Last Answer : C [Lifeline of the nation] Explanation: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC. is a subsidiary of the Indian Railways that handles the catering, tourism and online ticketing operations of the Indian railways.
Description : What is the full form of IRCTC? A. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation B. Indian Railway Corporation and Tourism Corporation C. Indian Railway Catering and Tourist Corporation D. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Counsil
Last Answer : A [Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation]
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 : The inaugural run of Tejas Express in 2017 was between A. Kolkata to New Delhi B. Mumbai to surat C. Mumbai and Goa D. Bhubaneswar to Ranchi
Last Answer : C [Mumbai and Goa] Explanation: The inaugural run of Tejas Express was on 24 May 2017 from Mumbai CST to Karmali, Goa.
Description : Indian Railway Welfare Organization, which works for the welfare of the Indian Railways is headquartered in ______? A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Pune
Last Answer : B [New Delhi] Explanation: Indian Railway Welfare Organization (IRWO) was set up on 25th September 1989, its headquarters at New Delhi and zonal offices at Kolkata, Lucknow, Chennai and Mumbai.
Description : The Headquarters of South East Central Railway is A. Jaipur B. Bilaspur C. Mumbai D. New Delhi
Last Answer : B [Bilaspur] Explanation: The South East Central Railway is one of the 18 railway zones in India. It is headquartered at Bilaspur
Description : The Headquarters of South Central Railway is A. Secunderabad B. Kolkata C. Mumbai D. New delhi
Last Answer : A [Secunderabad]
Description : The Headquarters of North Central Railway A. Prayagraj B. Mumbai C. Delhi D. Patna
Last Answer : A [Prayagraj]
Description : The Headquarters of Central Railway is A. Mumbai B. New Delhi C. Kolkata D. Chennai
Last Answer : A [Mumbai] Explanation: Central Railway is one of the 18 zones of Indian Railways. Its headquarters is in Mumbai at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
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 : 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 : 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 : The headquarters of South-Central Railways is A. Secunderabad B. Chennai C. Mumbai D. Delhi
Last Answer : A [Secunderabad] Explanation: The headquarters of SouthCentral Railway is located at Secunderabad.
Description : Which is the oldest Railway station currently operational in India? A. Royapuram Station B. Howrah Station C. Bhubaneswar Station D. New Delhi Station
Last Answer : A [Royapuram Station] Explanation: Since the original structures of Bombay and Thane stations no longer exist, Royapuram station remains the oldest railway station in the entire subcontinent.
Description : First railway station in India to have free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet facility? A. Chennai Central station B. Mumbai Central railway station C. Howrah Station D. New Delhi Station
Last Answer : B [Mumbai Central railway station] Explanation: The initiative started in January 2016 with Mumbai Central railway station being the first station to have free RailWire WiFi facility.
Description : The headquarters of North-Eastern Railway is situated at A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Gorakhpur D. Kolkata
Last Answer : C [Gorakhpur] Explanation: The North Eastern Railway is one of the 18 railway zones in India. It is headquartered at Gorakhpur and comprises Lucknow, Varanasi and Izzatnagar or Bareilly division.
Description : Which of the following is the first Railway station in the country to run fully on solar power? A. New Delhi B. Guwahati C. Nagpur D. Bhubaneswar
Last Answer : B [Guwahati] Explanation: The Guwahati railway station in the capital city of Assam is the first railway station in the country to be fully solar-powered.
Description : Where is the headquarter of IRCTC A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Chennai
Last Answer : A [New Delhi] Explanation: IRCTC Head Office. 9th Floor, Bank of Baroda Building, 16, Parliament Street, New Delhi 110001.
Description : In which of the following cities, the first subway Train was started? A. Mumbai B. Chennai C. Kolkata D. Delhi
Description : The headquarters of North-Eastern railway is situated at where? A. Mumbai B. Guwahati C. Gorakhpur D. New Delhi
Last Answer : C [Gorakhpur] Explanation: The Gorakhpur Railway Station is located in the city of Gorakhpur in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It has the world's longest railway platform.