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A person who drives a train is called A) Loco pilot B) Railway engineer C) Freight engineer D) Railway man

Correct Answer : Loco pilot

A train driver, engine driver or locomotive driver(Loco pilot), commonly known as an engineer in the United States and Canada, and also as a locomotive handler, locomotive operator, train operator, or motorman, is a person who drives a train.

Published On : June 11, 2021 Recent Updates in Railways - General Knowledge Questions Q . In which year was the Indian Railway Board Act passed and the Railway Board operational since then without statutory authority? A) 1989 B) 1953 C) 1905 D) 1890

Correct Answer : 1905

* The Railway Board, responsible for overseeing the management and operations of Indian Railways, has been functioning since 1905 without statutory authority. * This historical context is significant as the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 seeks to grant it a formal legal status, consolidating provisions of the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905 into the Railways Act, 1989. * This step aims to streamline railway governance and bring historical practices under a modern legislative framework.

Show Answer Published On : December 16, 2024 Category : Railways Q . Which international financial institution has announced a Rs.2,800 crore loan for the development of Bengaluru's suburban railway? A) World Bank B) Asian Development Bank C) International Monetary Fund D) European Investment Bank

Correct Answer : European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed to providing a ?2,800 crore loan to support the development of Bengaluru's suburban railway. The announcement was made by EIB Vice President Nicola Beer and Karnataka Rail Director Awadhesh Maheta at the Urban Mobility India conference in Gandhinagar. The loan will be disbursed over five years, contributing to India's urban mobility and workforce inclusivity goals. Notably, India is the largest EIB transport financing recipient outside Europe, reflecting the country's focus on upgrading its transportation infrastructure. This investment aims to enhance Bengaluru's connectivity, reduce congestion, and promote sustainable urban growth.

Show Answer Published On : October 26, 2024 Category : Railways Q . Two railway projects have been approved (24th Oct 2024) to connect how many districts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar with the rail network? A) 8 districts B) 10 districts C) 13 districts D) 15 districts

Correct Answer : 8 districts

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved Two Railway projects of Ministry of Railways with total estimated cost of Rs.6,798 crore (approx.).Two approved projects are : (a) doubling of Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga & Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur Section covering 256 kms(b) construction of new line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati covering 57 kms to be completed in 5years. The projects will generate direct employment for about 106 lakh human-days.The doubling of Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga & Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur Section will strengthen the connectivity to Nepal, North-east India and Border areas and facilitating movement of passenger trains along with goods train resulting in the socio-economic growth of the region.The new rail line project Errupalem-Amaravati-Namburu traverses through NTR Vijayawada and Guntur districts of Andhra Pradesh and Khammam district of Telangana.

The Two projects covering 8 Districts in 3 States i.e., Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 313 Kms.New Line project will provide connectivity to approx. 168 villages and about 12 Lakh population with 9 new stations. Multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to Two Aspirational Districts (Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur) serving approx. 388 villages and about 9 lakh population.These are essential routes for transportation of commodities such as agriculture products, fertilizer, coal, iron ore, steel, cement, etc. The capacity augmentation works will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 31 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum). The Railways being environment friendly and energy efficient mode of transportation, will help both in achieving climate goals and minimizing logistics cost of the country, lower CO2 emissions (168 Crore Kg) which is equivalent to plantation of 7 Crore trees.The new line proposal will provide direct connectivity to “Amaravati” the proposed Capital of Andhra Pradesh and improve mobility for industries and the population, providing enhanced efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways. The multi-tracking proposal will ease operations and reduce congestion, providing the much-required infrastructural development on the busiest sections across Indian Railways.

The projects are in line with Prime Minister’s Vision of a New India which will make people of the region “Atmanirbhar” by way of comprehensive development in the area which will enhance their employment/ self-employment opportunities.The projects are result of PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity which have been possible through integrated planning and will provide seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods and services..Source : PIB

Show Answer Published On : October 24, 2024 Category : Railways

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