Ballastless Tracks: A Modern Upgrade for Indian Railways
Ballastless tracks, also known as slab tracks, do not use traditional stone ballast.Instead, they employ concrete slabs for track support.
Durability: Longer lifespan with minimal maintenance.
Stability: Enhanced...
India’s first solar power operated Railway Station
Guwahati Railway Station holds the distinction of being India’s first fully solar-powered railway station. Commissioned in April 2017, this green initiative features 2352 grid interactive solar panels on...
WAP7 (Electric Speed Star) vs. WDP4 (Diesel Speed Star) of Indian Railways
The comparison between WAP7 and WDP4 locomotives in terms of their performance and economic aspects within the Indian Railways.
1. Performance:
WAP7:
WAP7 is a three-phase electric locomotive with a higher...
Ultra Sonic Flaw Detection (USFD) in Indian Railways
The significance of Ultra Sonic Flaw Detection (USFD) in the context of Indian Railways.
Purpose:
USFD is a crucial technique used to detect flaws in rails and welds...
What is meaning of FM on railway track of Indian Railways
Let’s explore the meaning of FM on railway tracks in the context of Indian Railways.
FM (Fouling Mark):
The term FM stands for Fouling Mark.
It is a safety sign used alongside...
Weight of 24 coach passenger train of Indian Railway
Let’s explore the weight of a typical 24-coach passenger train in the Indian Railways.
Coach Types:
A passenger train typically consists of various types of coaches,...
Meaning of GNWL,RLWL,PQWL,RLGN,RSWL,CKWL,RAC RQGL in Indian Railway Reservation
Let’s know the various waiting list codes used in Indian Railways:
GNWL (General Waiting List):
GNWL is the most common type of waitlist status.
It applies to...
Is multiple operation of diesel locomotive possible with electric locomotive in Indian Railways
In Indian Railways, locomotives can indeed work in multiple with each other, regardless of whether they are diesel or electric. When locomotives operate in...
How to get supply of locomotive from OHE signal phase wire in Indian Railways
In Indian Railways, locomotives draw electricity from the overhead contact wire (OHE) through a pantograph. The pantograph is a metal structure that can be raised...
What are Station section, Starter signal, Advance starter, Block section in station of Indian Railways
Let’s explore the key terms related to railway signaling within a station:
Station Section:
The portion between the UP (Upward) and DN (Downward) Advanced Starter signals...