Description : Mr. W. Simms, the consulting Engineer to the Government of India recommended the gauge for Indian railways A. 1.435 m as adopted in England B. 1.800 m as per Indian conditions C. 1.676 m as a compromise gauge D. 1.000 m as a standard gauge
Last Answer : C [1.676 m as a compromise gauge]
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 year Indian Railway board established? A. 1900 B. 1905 C. 1909 D. 1911
Last Answer : B [1905] Explanation: In 1901, on the recommendations of Sir Thomas Robertson Committee regarding the administration and working of the railways, an early version of the railway board was constituted, with three members serving on it at first
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 : Which of the following stations has all the three gauges i.e Broad, Metre and Narrow? A. Lucknow B. Chandigarh C. Simla D. Siliguri
Last Answer : D [Siliguri] Explanation: Siliguri Junction is one of the three railway stations that serve Siliguri in Darjeeling district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The other two stations are: Siliguri Town and New Jalpaiguri.
Description : What is the width of broad gauge Railway line in India? A. 4 feet 5 inchs B. 5 feet 6 inchs C. 6 feet 5 inchs D. 7 feet 6 inch
Last Answer : B [5 feet 6 inchs] Explanation: The Indian Railways has currently 4 different gauges. The Broad Gauge which is 1676 mm or 5 feet 6 inches
Description : What is the width of meter gauge railway line in India? A. 2 m B. 1.7 m C. 1 m D. 0.7 m
Last Answer : C [1 m]
Description : What is the width of Narrow gauge Railway line in India? A. 1.6 m B. 1.0 m C. 0.76 m D. 2.0 m
Last Answer : C [0.76 m]
Description : On Indian Railways standard length of rails for Meter Gauge track, is A. 33 ft (10.06 m) B. 36 ft (10.97 m) C. 39 ft (11.89 m) D. 42 ft (12.8 m)
Last Answer : C [39 ft (11.89 m)]
Description : On Indian Railways standard length of rails for Broad Gauge track, is A. 33 ft (10.06 m) B. 36 ft (10.97 m) C. 39 ft (11.89 m) D. 42 ft (12.8 m)
Last Answer : D [42 ft (12.8 m)] Explanation: Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones. Recently added South Coast Railway zones in Indian Railway (2019).
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 : 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 : 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 gauges is used in the hilly areas? A. Narrow Gauge B. Meter Gauge C. Broad Gauge D. Special Gauge
Last Answer : A [Narrow Gauge] Explanation: Narrow gauge is used in the hilly areas.
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 : What are Broad Gauge, Metre Gauge and Narrow Gauge in Indian Railway? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : Broad gauge, meter gauge, narrow gauge indicate the width between two rails. The difference in their width is as follows: Broad gauge: 1.676 meters. Narrow gauge: 0.762 meters.
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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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.
Description : In India the rails are manufactured by A. Open hearth process B. Duplex process C. Both A & B D. None of These
Last Answer : C [Both A & B]
Description : CTI stands for A. Central Training Institute B. Central Training India C. Central Training Impact D. Central Training Install
Last Answer : A [Central Training Institute]
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 : Headquarters of which one among the following Railway Zones in India is situated at the highest elevation from the mean sea level? A. East Central Railway B. South Eastern Railway C. South Western Railway D. West Central Railway
Last Answer : C [South Western Railway] Explanation: Hubli is at an elevation of 2073 feet, Jabalpur at 1669 ft, Kolkata at 42 ft and Hajipur at 150 ft.
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : What is the name of present (as of May 2020) Railway minister of India? A. Piyush Goyal B. Ravi Shankar C. Neha Mukarjee D. Nikita Gosh
Last Answer : A [Piyush Goyal] Explanation: An important responsibility of the railway minister is to present in Parliament the Railway Budget, the Annual Financial Statement of Indian Railways.
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 : Who was the Governor General of India when Railways were first introduced in India? A. Lord Dalhousie B. Lord Canning C. John Ibrahim D. None of these
Last Answer : A [Lord Dalhousie] Explanation: He functioned as the Governor-General of India from 1848-1856
Description : Last Railway station in Western India? A. Naliya near Bhuj in Gujarat. B. Porbanar in gujrat C. Okha in Gujrat D. Warka in gujrat
Last Answer : A [Naliya near Bhuj in Gujarat.] Explanation: The westernmost is Naliya near Gujarat's Bhuj.
Description : Which is the largest Railway yard in India? A. Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay B. Mathura C. Itarasi D. Guntakal
Last Answer : A[Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya] Explanation: The Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar marshalling yard is the largest in Asia. It is 12.5 km long and handles around 1,500 wagons daily.
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 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 : Which is the first Railway station in India? A. Chennai Central railway station B. Victoria Terminus C. Royapuram railway station D. None of these
Last Answer : B [Victoria terminus] Explanation: The Great India Peninsula Company was formed in 1849, which built a 21-mile-long route from Bori Bunder (later the Victoria Terminus) in Bombay to Thane, becoming India’s first railway line opened for traffic on 16 April 1853.
Description : Which is ISO certified first Railway Station in India? A. Ranchi B. Guwahati C. Cuttack D. Pune
Last Answer : B [Guwahati] Explanation: The Guwahati Railway Station has become the first ever railway station in the Indian Railways to get an ISO certification from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for “providing passenger amenities in a clean and green environment.”
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 : 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 railway station is located at the highest altitude in India? A. Simla B. Ghum C. Otty D. Kalka
Last Answer : B [Ghum] Explanation: Ghum railway station of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is the highest railway station in India. It is situated at an altitude of 2,258 metres (7,407 ft).
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 : Who presented the first Railway budget of Independent India? A. John Mathai B. Shanmukham Chetty C. Lalu Prasad Yadav D. None of these
Last Answer : A [John Mathai] 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 : Who was the first female loco Pilot in India? A. Surekha yadav B. Roze Millian Bethew C. Puneeta Arora D. Sushama Chawala
Last Answer : A [Surekha yadav] Explanation: She became India's first female train driver in 1988.