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 : 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 : 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 : First private Train in India? A. Tejas Express B. Utkal Express C. Duranto Express D. None of these
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 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 Railway station has longest platform in India? A. Gorakhpur Railway Station B. Howrah Railway Station C. Bhubaneswar Railway Station D. Kharagpur Railway Station
Last Answer : A [Gorakhpur Railway Station] Explanation: A newly renovated platform at Gorakhpur Railway Station in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has become the world's longest, measuring 1,366m. Until recently, Kharagpur in the Indian state of West Bengal was the longest platform at 1,072m.
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 : 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 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 : Which Indian railway station has the largest number of platforms? A. Howrah Junction B. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus C. Bhubaneswar Junction D. Tata Nagar Junction
Last Answer : A [Howrah Junction] Explanation: Howrah – 23 Platforms. Howrah Junction railway station is one of 4 railway stations serving the city of Kolkata, located on the west bank of the Hooghly River.
Description : The first Indian Railway line was opened by the British A. Delhi to Bombay B. Howrah to Mumbai C. Bombay to Thane D. Puri to Delhi
Last Answer : C [Bombay to Thane] Explanation: The country's first passenger train, which ran between Bombay's Bori Bunder station and Thane on 16 April 1853, was dedicated by Lord Dalhousie.
Description : Which state has the longest route kilometers of Railway line in India? A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh C. Tamil Nadu D. Odisha
Last Answer : B [Uttar Pradesh]
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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : The Maitree Express connects India with which of the following countries? A. Pakistan B. Bangladesh C. China D. Nepal
Last Answer : B [Bangladesh] Explanation: The Maitree Express train or Moitree Express is the name of the first modern-day international passenger train service connecting Bangladesh to the India.
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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Shatabdi Express Trains were introduced in 1989 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of which of the following personalities? A. Swami Vivekanand B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Jawaharlal Nehru D. Rabindranath Tagore
Last Answer : C [Jawaharlal Nehru] Explanation: The first Shatabdi Express train was introduced in 1988, by then Railways Minister Madhavrao Scindia to commemorate the birth centenary of Jawaharlal Nehru the first Prime Minister of India, between New Delhi and Jhansi.
Description : Which of the following is the longest Railway zone in India? A. Eastern Railway B. Central Railway C. Northern Railway D. Western Railway
Last Answer : C [Northern Railway] Explanation: The Northern Railway is one of the 18 Railway zones of India and the northernmost zone of the Indian Railways. Its headquarter is New Delhi Baroda House near India Gate.
Description : The longest Railway bridge in India is located on which lake? A. Vembanad Lake B. Chillika Lake C. Pancha Lake D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Vembanad Lake] Explanation: Vembanad Rail Bridge is a rail connecting Edappally and Vallarpadam in Kochi, Kerala. With a total length of 4,620 metres, it is the longest railway bridge in India.
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 of the following Railway tunnel in India is the longest? A. Pir Panjal Tunnel B. ChenaniNashri Tunnel C. Parsik tunne D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Pir Panjal Tunnel] Explanation: Located in Pir Panjal Range of Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir, the Pir Panjal Tunnel - which is 11km long.
Description : Which country has the longest railway network? A. China B. United State C. India D. Nepal
Last Answer : B [United State] Explanation: The US has the largest railway system in the world - about 240,000 km connecting 48 continental states.
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 the first Train started in World? A. 1800 B. 1804 C. 1810 D. 1816
Last Answer : B [1804] Explanation: On 21 February 1804, the world's first steam-powered railway journey took place when Trevithick's unnamed steam locomotive hauled a train along the tramway of the Penydarren ironworks, near Merthyr Tydfil in South Wales
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 is India’s longest Railroad bridge that was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, 2018? A. Bogibeel bridge B. Pamban Bridge C. Godavari Bridge D. None of These
Last Answer : A [Bogibeel bridge] Explanation: On 25 December, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bogibeel bridge, on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and also flag off an intercity express connecting Tinsukia and Naharlagun