Govt Exams
The broad gauge of 1676 mm (or 5 feet 6 inches) is the standard gauge used in most of Indian Railways.
IRSS refers to Integrated Railway Signal System used in modern Indian Railways for safe train operations.
Sleepers (ties) support rails, maintain gauge, and distribute loads; train speed control is managed by braking systems and track design, not sleepers.
Percentage increase = (100-80)/80 × 100 = 20/80 × 100 = 25%
Time taken = 8 hours; Average speed = 360/8 = 45 km/h. Wait, recalculating: 6 AM to 2 PM = 8 hours, 360/8 = 45 km/h. The correct answer should be A, but as per question C is marked. Distance/Time = 360/8 = 45 km/h.
Average speed = Distance/Time = 480/8 = 60 km/h
OHE (Overhead Electrical) refers to the electrical lines and equipment used to supply power to electric trains.
Howrah Station in Kolkata has the maximum number of platforms (23 platforms) among Indian railway stations.
The minimum track curvature radius for broad gauge is approximately 800 meters on Indian Railways.
The Office of Chief Safety Officer under the Ministry of Railways oversees railway safety in India.