Q1. How many zones are there on Indian railways? Write them with their head Quarters? Ans: There are 17 zones on Indian railways and one Private Railway (Konkan Railway)
S. No
Zones
Head Quarters
1
Northern Railway
New Delhi
2
Southern Railway
Chennai
3
Eastern Railway
Kolkata
4
Western Railway
Mumbai (BGTM)
5
Central Railway
Mumbai (CSTM)
6
North Eastern Railway
Gorakhpur
7
South Eastern Railway
Kolkata
8
North western Railway
Jaipur
9
South western Railway
Hubli
10
North Central Railway
Allahabad
11
South Central Railway
Secundrabad
12
East Central Railway
Hazipur
13
West Central Railway
Jabalpur
14
North Frontier Railway
Guwahati
15
South East Central Railway
Bilaspur
16
East Cost Railway
Bhubaneswar
17
Kolkata Metro Railway
Kolkata
Q2. How many divisions are there on SC Railway and what are they? Ans: There are six divisions on SC Railway, they are
Q3. What are the Zonal and Divisional Inter change points on SC division? Write them. Ans: The following are zonal Inter change points on SC division
1. Wadi Jn – Central Railway 2. Balharshah – Central Railway 3. Latur Road – Central Railway 4. Khanapur – Central Railway
The following are Divisional Inter change points on SC division: 1. Moula Ali (Gate Cabin) – Hyderabab division 2. Kondapalli – Vijaywada division 3. Sulehalli – Guntakal division 4. Pagidipalli – Guntur division 5. Parli-Vaijyanath- Nanded division
Q4. What are the various gauges on Indian Railways and what is the Inter distance between rails? Write loading/ unloading stations of Hyderabad division?
Ans: There are three gauges on Indian Railway, they are 1. Broad gauge 2. Meter gauge 3. Narrow gauge
The Inter distance between rails are 1. Broad gauge – 1.676 meters – (5’.6”) 2. Meter gauge – 1.000 meters – (3’.3”) (3’.8”) 3. Narrow gauge – 0.762 meters – (2’.6”) 0.610 meters – (2’.0”)
Q5. Explain the difference between way side station and a junction station? Ans: The following are the differences between way side station and a Junction station.
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WAY SIDE STATION
JUNCTION STATION
1
These are small stations
Most of these stations are big station
2
At these stations two lines of different directions do not meet
At these stations two or more lines of different directions meet
3
These stations normally have two running lines
These stations generally have more than two running lines
4
At these stations generally low or rail level platforms are provided.
These stations normally have high level platforms.
5
At some important stations high level plat forms are also provided
At some un important junctions low level plat forms are provided
6
No passenger transshipment takes place at these stations
Passenger transshipment takes place at these stations
7
Staff working at these stations are normally less
Working staff at these stations are generally more.
8
Minimum passenger amenities are provided at these stations
Basic and Extra passenger Amenities are provided at these stations.
9
At these stations all the works are looked after by Station Master
At these stations works are dealt by various departments except some.
10
Normally these stations have only operating staff i.e. Station Master , points man. Etc.
These stations generally have more departmental staff such as C&W, Engg, Commercial clerks etc.
11
PA System, Foot over bridges, Refreshment stalls etc. not compulsory
PA System, Foot over bridges, Refreshment staff etc compulsory.
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