This set of Railway Engineering Questions and Answers for Freshers focuses on “Need for Construction of a New Railway Line”. 1. What is the most important strategic reason for the construction of a new railway line? a) To increase tourists b) To make movement of defence forces easier in case of emergency c) For creating … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Rack Railways”. 1. Because of a very steep gradient train can slide down the track. a) True b) False 2. How is Rack railway system different from normal railway system? a) It is wider b) It has an extra toothed rail c) … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Mountain Railways”. 1. What type of gauges are generally used for mountain railways? a) Narrow gauges b) Broad gauges c) Metre gauges d) Cape gauges 2. Which of the following alignments is least preferred in case of mountain railways? a) Spiral b) … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Railway Lines – Good Alignment Selection”. 1. In railways terminology, what do obligatory points mean? a) Points through which the railway line must pass b) Points through which the railway line should not pass c) Points where railway signals must be placed … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Basic Requirements of an Ideal Alignment”. 1. Which of the following is not a basic requirement of ideal alignment? a) Shortest possible route b) Comfort of the passengers c) Maximum operational expenses d) Safety of the passengers 2. The maintenance cost of … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Railway Lines – Good Alignment Importance”. 1. What does alignment of a railway track mean? a) Direction and position of the centerline of track in horizontal plane only b) Direction and position @ 50mm distance on either side of centerline of track … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Loading Gauge”. 1. What does the term “Loading Gauge” refer to? a) Maximum length of rail vehicle b) Maximum height and width of rail vehicle c) Maximum weight of rail vehicle d) Minimum height and width of rail vehicle 2. The term … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “”. 1. Which five year plan did the Government of India introduce “Project Unigauge”? a) 1985 to 1990 b) 1992 to 1997 c) 1997 to 2002 d) 2002 to 2007 2. Which line was first converted to broad gauge as a part … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Interview Questions and Answers focuses on “Problems Caused by Change of Gauge”. 1. The problems caused by change of gauge is popularly known as ______ a) Break of gauge b) Rupture of gauge c) Separation of gauge d) Division of gauge 2. What problems do passengers face due to change … Read more
This set of Railway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Choice of Gauge”. 1. Which of the following is not a factor influencing the choice of gauge? a) Cost of construction b) Volume of traffic c) Topography of the area d) Weather conditions 2. Which of the following is recommended while choosing … Read more
