100 Most Important Indian Railways GK Questions for RRB Exams
Railway-specific GK carries 5-8 questions in every RRB exam. These 100 questions cover the most frequently asked topics.
Railway History
First railway in India: April 16, 1853 (Mumbai to Thane, 34 km). First electric train: February 3, 1925 (Mumbai VT to Kurla). Indian Railways was nationalized in 1951. Railway Board was established in 1905.
Railway Zones
Total 18 zones. Headquarters: Northern (New Delhi), Southern (Chennai), Eastern (Kolkata), Western (Mumbai), Central (Mumbai). Newest zone: South Coast Railway (Vishakhapatnam, 2019). Longest zone: Northern Railway.
Important Facts
Largest employer: Indian Railways (13+ lakh employees). Longest route: Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari Vivek Express (4,189 km). Fastest train: Vande Bharat Express. Longest platform: Gorakhpur (1,366.33 m). Highest railway bridge: Chenab Bridge (J&K, 359m).
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