In a shunting signal if the red band is inclined at 45° it indicates
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The nominal size of ballast used for points and crossings is
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The standard length of rail for Broad Gauge and Meter Gauge are respectively
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Number of keys used in CST-9 sleeper is
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Gauge is the distance between
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Normally the limiting value of cant is (where G is the gauge)
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Tensile strength of steel used in rails should not be less than
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Largest dimension of a rail is its
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For the purpose of track maintenance, the number of turn out equivalent to one track km are
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Due to battering action of wheels over the end of the rails, the rails get bent down and are deflected at ends. These rails are called
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Yellow lighthand signal indicates
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Consider the following statements about concrete sleepers.
1. They improve the track modulus.
2. They have good scrap value.
3. They render transportation easy.
4. They maintain the gauge quite satisfactorily.
Of these statements
1. They improve the track modulus.
2. They have good scrap value.
3. They render transportation easy.
4. They maintain the gauge quite satisfactorily.
Of these statements
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Consider the following statements:
Automatic signalling system results in
1. greater risk
2. higher efficiency
3. avoidance of block instruments
4. higher operating cost
Of these statements
Automatic signalling system results in
1. greater risk
2. higher efficiency
3. avoidance of block instruments
4. higher operating cost
Of these statements
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Minimum composite sleeper index pres-cried on Indian Railways for a track sleeper is
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The distance through which the tongue rail moves laterally at the toe of the switch for movement of trains is called
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The type of bearing plate used in all joints and on curves to give better bearing area to the rails is
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Standard size of wooden sleeper for Broad Gauge track is
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Maximum value of ‘throw of switch’ for Broad Gauge track is
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The purpose of providing fillet in a rail section is to
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A Broad Gauge branch line takes off as a contrary flexure from a main line If the superelevation required for branch line is 10 mm and cant deficiency is 75 mm, the superelevation to be actually provided on the branch line will be
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