Indian Railways general knowledge - Question Bank
1. Which institution is responsible for the research and development of new technologies for Indian Railways?
2. The 'Mandovi Express' and 'Konkan Kanya Express' are prominent trains running on which scenic route?
3. Which railway zone manages the largest route network in terms of kilometers in India?
4. What is the name of the first private train run by Indian Railways, operating between Lucknow and Delhi?
5. Which is the headquarters of the South Eastern Railway zone?
6. The 'Kalka-Shimla Railway' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What type of gauge does it primarily use?
7. Which is the first fully solar-powered railway station in India?
8. The 'Oxygen Express' trains were specifically run by Indian Railways during the COVID-19 pandemic to transport which essential commodity?
9. Which railway zone's headquarters is located in Gorakhpur?
10. What is the name of the high-speed rail corridor project being developed between Mumbai and Ahmedabad?
11. Which railway station is recognized as the headquarters of the North Western Railway zone?
12. The Indian Railways has the largest network of which type of gauge in the world?
13. Which is the first railway station in India to be awarded an 'Eat Right Station' certification by FSSAI?
14. The 'Vivek Express' is known for being the longest-running train in India in terms of distance. It connects which two stations?
15. Which railway zone has its headquarters in Bilaspur?
16. The 'Tejas Express' is a semi-high-speed train known for its modern amenities. It operates between which two cities?
17. Which railway station is the headquarters of the South Central Railway zone?
18. What is the motto of Indian Railways?
19. The first computerised passenger reservation system was introduced in India at which station?
20. Which railway division is known for operating the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
21. What is the name of the first electric locomotive manufactured in India?
22. Which is the only railway station in India that has three levels?
23. The 'Palace on Wheels' luxury train service was introduced by which state tourism department?
24. Which railway zone is responsible for the railway network in the northeastern states of India?
25. What is the primary role of the Railway Board in India?
26. Which is the first railway station in India to have a Wi-Fi facility?
27. The 'Royal Rajasthan on Wheels' is a luxury tourist train that operates in which state?
28. Which is the busiest railway station in India by passenger traffic?
29. The first Indian railway budget was presented in which year?
30. Which state has the largest railway network length in India?
31. What is the name of the first fully indigenous engine-less train in India?
32. The first diesel engine locomotive was manufactured in India in which year?
33. Which Indian railway zone has the highest number of railway stations?
34. Which railway station is known as the 'Gateway to the South'?
35. The 'Diamond Quadrilateral' project aims to connect which cities with high-speed rail?
36. Which is the oldest operating steam locomotive in the world, preserved at the National Rail Museum, Delhi?
37. The 'Golden Quadrilateral' railway project connects which four metropolitan cities?
38. Which type of gauge is predominantly used by Indian Railways?
39. Which is India's first semi-high-speed train?
40. The Konkan Railway line connects which two cities?
41. Which is the first fully air-conditioned railway station in India?
42. What does 'IRCTC' stand for?
43. Which is the highest railway station in India?
44. Which year saw the nationalization of Indian Railways?
45. The first passenger train in India ran between which two cities?
46. Which is the longest railway tunnel in India?
47. What is the tagline of Indian Railways?
48. Which railway zone has the largest network in India?
49. Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Railways'?
50. Which was the first railway line laid in India?