This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Points and Crossings – Important Terms ”. 1. Which of the following is used for diverting the rolling stock? a) Tongue rails b) Stock rail c) Turnout d) Check rail 2. What is it called when a vehicle traverses on the switch … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Cutting and Check Rails on Curves”. 1. Which is the formula for railexcess length which the inner rail gains over outer? a) 4πG b) 2πG c) 4πG2 d) πG 2. Where are check rails provided on a track? a) Perpendicular to the … Read more
This set of Basic Railway Engineering Questions and Answers focuses on “Vertical Curves and Realignment of Curves”. 1. What is formed when 2 different gradients meet? a) Summit b) Sag c) Summit or Sag d) Another gradient 2. Which of the following decides the length of Vertical curve? a) Gradient of first curve b) Gradient … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Extra Clearance on Curves”. 1. Why is the effect of curvature taken into consideration for providing extra clearance on curves? a) Because of high speed of locomotive b) Because of rigid wheel base c) To easily move on gradients d) To accommodate … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Compound Curve and Reverse Curve”. 1. How is a compound curve formed? a) By a circular curve and straight line b) By 2 circular curves of same radii c) By 2 circular curves of different radii d) By more than 2 curves … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Question Paper focuses on “Safe Speed on Curves and Transition Curves”. 1. Which formula was used earlier for the calculation of Safe speed on curves? a) Martin’s Formula b) Henry’s equation c) Bolt’s formula d) Anderson’s formula 2. Which of the following is the correct revised formula for the calculation … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Superelevation”. 1. What is the definition of Superelevation? a) Difference in height between outer and inner rail b) Height difference from outer rail to centre of track c) Height difference from inner rail to centre of track d) Slope at which rail … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Circular Curves”. 1. Degree of curve is the angle subtended at its centre by a _______ chord. a) 30.5ft b) 100m c) 30.5cm d) 100ft 2. Which of the following is the correct formula for the degree of curve? a) 1750/R b) … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Assessment Questions and Answers focuses on “Gradients and Grade Compensation on Curves. 1. What is a gradient in which track loses elevation in direction of movement of traffic called? a) Ruling gradient b) Falling gradient c) Rising gradient d) Level gradient 2. What is the meaning of a gradient represented … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Measures to Reduce Creep”. 1. Which of the following device is used for the measurement of creep? a) Creep measurer b) Creep indicator c) Rail Creep finder d) Creep posts 2. The top level of creep post is generally at what level … Read more
