General Knowledge / Indian Railway

As per Indian standard, the recommended width of ballast section at foot level of rails for broad gauge tracks should be:

Answer : 3.35 m

The minimum length of a passenger platform for broad gauge railway should not be less than:

Answer : 305 m

For wooden sleepers, size of the ballast should be:

Answer : 3.8 cm

The length of track under the control of a Ganger is:

Answer : 5 to 6 KM

The maximum rising gradient which is provided keeping the power of locomotive in view, is called

Answer : Ruling gradient

The latest system of signaling introduced is:

Answer : C.T.C. system

The maximum gradient for broad gauge in station yards in Indian Railways is:

Answer : 1 in 400

The force which resists the forward movement and speed of train is called:

Answer : Tractive resistance

The number of fish bolts used for joining the rails with the help of fish plates, is generally:

Answer : 4

The Railways provided underground at a depth of about 18 m or more are called:

Answer : Tube railway