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नई रेल लाइन परियोजना पूरा होने से बढ़ेगा पर्यटन उद्योग, क्षेत्र का होगा विकास

22-04-2019

महात्मा बुद्ध व भगवान महावीर की पावन भूमि वैशाली से गांधी की कर्मभूमि चंपारण को जोडऩे के लिए रेलवे लाइन का निर्माण होने से पर्यटन उद्योग को बढ़ावा मिलेगा। एक बड़ी आबादी को रोजगार के अवसर भी मिलेंगे। बैरिया में ऑटो-रिक्शा कर्मचारी संघ कार्यालय में आयोजित चुनावी

What are the systems of semaphore signalling used by IR?

July 14, 2019

In IR's lower quadrant system (Two-aspect Lower Quadrant) the semaphore arm can only be in two positions. The horizontal on position shows the most restrictive indication (requiring the train to stop or slow down or proceed with caution depending on the kind of signal), and a lowered position where the semaphore arm is at about 60 degrees or more

What types of signalling systems are used on IR?

July 14, 2019

R uses several forms of signalling. In IR manuals reference is made usually only to 4 main types of systems, Lower Quadrant semaphore, Modified Lower Quadrant semaphore, Multiple Aspect Upper Quadrant semaphore, and multiple-aspect colour-light signalling. But in practice there are some variations in the kinds of colour-light signalling seen, so

What kinds of signals (semaphores, lamps, etc.) does IR use?

July 14, 2019

IR uses several kinds of signals. Semaphore signals have generally given way to colour-light signals although there are still many places with semaphore signalling in use. Semaphore signals are the older style signals seen widely throughout the country, where each signal has an assembly with an arm mounted on a mast, where the arm can move

Does IR operate diesel-electric or diesel-hydraulic multiple units of any kind?

July 14, 2019

There are several diesel-electric multiple units (DEMUs) and diesel-hydraulic multiple units (DHMUs) in operation. Most are made by ICF. The BG DEMUs have a Cummins VTA 1710 V-12 prime mover of 705 HP, whereas the BG DHMUs have two 350hp underfloor engines (Cummins 855R) driving two separate Voith hydraulic transmissions via propeller shafts and

What classes of accommodation do EMUs offer?

July 14, 2019

In the Mumbai area, the most commonly seen coaches have General Second Class accommodation. Some coaches or compartments are for First Class ticket-holders. There are also compartments, coaches, or entire trains reserved for women, known as Ladies' Compartments or Ladies' Specials. In some cases the Ladies' coaches or compartments are reserved for

In what formations do EMU’s run?

July 14, 2019

Many different EMU formations have been used in different areas. In the 1930's, Madras suburban service started with 3-car EMUs which were notable in having coupled bogies across cars, thereby making the entire 3-car formation a rigid unit. Later Madras also got some 4-car (non-rigid) EMUs. They were sometimes operated in pairs at rush hours,

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