2026

Transportation

The Railway Operations & Technology Quiz

An examination of technical specifications, gauge variations, and significant milestones in rail transport history.

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Quiz Questions

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1
What is the standard gauge width used by the majority of passenger railways in the United States and much of Europe?
Question 1
2
Which term describes the process of adjusting the rails to maintain their correct gauge and alignment?
Question 2
3
In railway signaling, what does a 'fixed block' system primarily manage?
Question 3
4
Which component is specifically designed to reduce friction and wear between the wheel and the rail in curves?
Question 4
5
Which type of locomotive uses a diesel engine to drive an electric generator, which then powers traction motors?
Question 5
6
What is the primary purpose of a 'pantograph' on an electric train?
Question 6

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The Railway Operations & Technology Quiz

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Quiz Questions

What is the standard gauge width used by the majority of passenger railways in the United States and much of Europe?

Which term describes the process of adjusting the rails to maintain their correct gauge and alignment?

In railway signaling, what does a 'fixed block' system primarily manage?

Which component is specifically designed to reduce friction and wear between the wheel and the rail in curves?

Which type of locomotive uses a diesel engine to drive an electric generator, which then powers traction motors?

What is the primary purpose of a 'pantograph' on an electric train?