Indian Railway Technical Knowledge questions
Q: What is the gauge size of the broad gauge used in Indian Railways?
A: 1,676 mm
Q: What is the full form of EMU in railway terminology?
A: Electric Multiple Unit
Q: What does LHB stand for in LHB coaches?
A: Linke Hofmann Busch
Q: What is the main purpose of an auxiliary power unit (APU) in a diesel locomotive?
A: To provide power for the train’s auxiliary functions when the main engine is off
Q: What is the standard voltage used in Indian Railway electrification?
A: 25 kV AC
Q: What is the term used for a train’s stopping point at a station?
A: Halt
Q: What is the meaning of ‘siding’ in railway terminology?
A: A low-speed track section for loading, unloading, or storing trains
Q: Which technology is used in the Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS)?
A: Radio communication and signal processing
Q: What is the role of a ‘block instrument’ in railway signaling?
A: To ensure that only one train occupies a block section at a time
Q: What does the term ‘shunting’ refer to in railway operations?
A: The process of moving trains or carriages into different positions for assembly or disassembly