Description : Sand may be used as ballast for A. Wooden sleeper B. Cast iron sleeper C. Steel sleeper D. None of These
Last Answer : B [Cast iron sleeper]
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 : Minimum depth of ballast cushion below the bottom of sleeper at the rail seat on BG group A route should be :- (a) 350 mm. (b) 250 mm. (c) 300 mm.* (d) 325 mm.
Last Answer : (c) 300 mm.*
Description : A mono-block sleeper has A. Square section B. Rectangular section C. Trapezoidal section D. None of These
Last Answer : C [Trapezoidal section]
Description : The life of a wooden sleeper depends upon A. Quality of its timber B. Resistance to weathering C. ability to resist decay 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 : Coal ash (or cinder) is used in initial stages of a new construction of railway for A. Wooden sleeper B. Steel sleeper C. Cast iron sleeper D. None of These
Last Answer : A [Wooden sleeper]
Description : Best ballast contains stones varying in size from A. 1 to 4 cm B. 1.5 to 4.5 cm C. 2 to 5 cm D. 3 to 6 cm
Last Answer : C [2 to 5 cm]
Description : Minimum depth of ballast prescribed of Broad Gauge trunk lines of Indian Railways, is A. 20 cm B. 25 cm C. 30 cm D. 35 cm
Last Answer : B [25 cm]
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : ‘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 : 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 : DMRC stands for A. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation B. Delhi Metro Rail Company C. Delhi Metro Rail Construction D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Delhi Metro Rail Corporation]
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Minimum packing space provided between two sleepers, is between A. 20 to 25 cm B. 25 to 30 cm C. 30 to 35 cm D. 35 to 40 cm
Last Answer : C [30 to 35 cm]
Description : Fish plates are used in railway tracks to A. fix rails to the sleepers B. fix sleepers to the ground C. Join two rails D. join two coaches
Last Answer : C [Joint two rail] Explanation: In rail terminology, a fishplate, splice bar or joint bar is a metal bar that is bolted to the ends of two rails to join them together in a track.
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 : Which station is renamed as Prabhadevi? A. Elphinstone Road station B. Khurda Road Station C. Purulia Road D. Asonsol Station
Last Answer : A [Elphinstone Road station] Explanation: Elphinstone Road, a station on the Western line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway, was named after Lord Elphinstone, the Governor of Bombay from 1853 to 1860.
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 : Which is the 18th Railway Zone in India? A. Northern Railway B. South Coast Railway C. East Coast Railway D. Central Railway
Last Answer : B [Southern Coast Railway] Explanation: Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019).
Description : What is the amount allocated for constructing the 18th railway zone of Andhra Pradesh? A. 205 crore B. 200 crore C. 195 crore D. 190 crore
Last Answer : A [205 crore] Explanation: New railway zone named as southern coast railway has been announced for Andhra Pradesh which would be headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram. It will be the 18th zone comprising Guntakal, Guntur and Vijayawada divisions and is to be built at the cost of 205 crores.
Description : Railway budget was merged with the general budget of India in which year? A. 2017 B. 2016 C. 2015 D. 2014
Last Answer : B [2016] Explanation: Modi government on 21 September 2016, approved the merger of rail and the general budgets and ended the 92- year-old practice of a separate budget for the nation’s largest transporter.
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 : How much amount has been allocated for Indian Railways for the fiscal year 2019-20? A. Rs. 65,587 crores B. Rs. 66,587 crores C. Rs. 64,587 crores D. Rs. 67,587 crores
Last Answer : C [Rs. 64,587 crores] Explanation: A capital expenditure programme of Rs 1, 58, 658 crore for Indian Railways has been announced by Finance Minister Piyush Goyal in the Railway Budget 2019.
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 : 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 : Who is the only Indian Railway Minister to present six consecutive Railway budgets? A. Mallikarjun Kharge B. Janeshwar Mishra C. Lalu Prasad Yadav D. Ram Vilas Paswan
Last Answer : C [Lalu Prasad Yadav] Explanation: Lalu Prasad Yadav worked on the railways minister portfolio from May 23, 2004 to May 25, 2009. He is the only railway minister to present six consecutive railway budgets.
Description : Where is the Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering located? A. Pune B. Kolkata C. Jaipur D. Jamalpur
Last Answer : D [Jamalpur] Explanation: The Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, was founded in 1888 as a technical school and commenced training Mechanical Officers for Indian Railways in 1927.
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 : Which of the following is the largest suburban railway network in India? A. Chennai Suburban Railway B. Kolkata Suburban Railway C. Lucknow Kanpur Suburban Railway D. Mumbai Suburban Railway
Last Answer : B [Kolkata Suburban Railway] Explanation: Kolkata Suburban Railway is the largest suburban railway network in India, serving the suburbs of Kolkata.