Recent questions tagged railway

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 : ‘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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 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.

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 : 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 Indian Railway Act Passed? A. 1895 B. 1890 C. 1880 D. 1870

Last Answer : B [1890] Explanation: An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Railways. Notification: 1st July, 1990, vide notification No. S.O. 475(E), dated 12th June, 1990, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii).

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 : 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 : Which of the following stations was formerly known as Victoria Terminus? A. Churchgate Railway Station B. Mumbai Central C. Lokmanya Tilak Terminus D. Chhatrapathi Shivaji Terminus

Last Answer : D [Chhatrapathi Shivaji Terminus] Explanation: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus, is a historic railway station and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways.

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 : Which zone operates the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway? A. Central Railway B. Northeast Frontier Railway C. Southern Railway D. East-central Railway

Last Answer : B [Northeast Frontier Railway] Explanation: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the DHR or the Toy Train, is a 2 ft (610 mm) gauge railway that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal.

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 : In which institution the training of electric work is being given? A. Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering B. Indian Railways Institute of Electrical Engineering C. Railway Staff College D. Indian Railways Institute of Civil Engineering

Last Answer : A [Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering]

Description : In India, Metre Gauge permanent way was adopted in A. 1855 B. 1871 C. 1885 D. 1905

Last Answer : B [1871]

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 : 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 : 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 : Regional Indian railways use different types of sleepers according to their A. Availability B. Economy C. Design D. All the above

Last Answer : D [All the above]

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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Best wood for wooden sleepers is A. Sal B. Teak C. Deodar D. Chir

Last Answer : B [Teak]

Description : Wooden sleepers used on the girders of bridges, are generally made o A. Sal B. Teak C. Neem D. Deodar

Last Answer : B [Teak]

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 : 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 : 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 : 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]