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25-02-2019

रेल राज्य मंत्री मनोज सिन्हा ने आरपीएफ के अलंकरण परेड-2019 में अधिकारियों को सम्‍मानित किया मनोज सिन्हा ने बैरकों की निगरानी के लिए नया मोबाइल ऐप जारी किया और आरपीएफ के अधिनस्त अधिकारियों के लिए बनाए गए नए मेस तथा उन्नत सुरक्षा हेल्प लाइन नंबर 182 का उद्घाटन किया रेलवे

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What kinds of signals (semaphores, lamps, etc.) does IR use?
June 21, 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

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Why are multiple aspect signalling systems used? What was wrong with the older systems which had two aspects?
June 21, 2019

Multiple aspect signals, by providing several intermediate speed stages between 'clear' and 'on', allow high-speed trains sufficient time to brake safely if required. This becomes very important as train speeds rise. Without multiple-aspect signals, the stop signals have to be placed very far apart to allow sufficient braking distance, and this

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Where are railcars or railbuses operated?
June 21, 2019

Historically, many sections have seen railcar or railbus service in India. There have been several imported models used, and also homegrown versions which are often literally buses or truck bodies placed on rails. In recent years, many sections have seen the introduction of railbus or railcar services. This recent program of adding railbus or

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WRs’ Mumbai area EMU numbering and classification
June 21, 2019

WR EMUs are numbered differently, identified by 3-digit numbers identifying the rake and a letter (e.g., 'C') added to distinguish the individual coach in the EMU rake. (Contrast this with CR's use of '72', '70', '76' prefixes.) 'A' : Trailer coach, 'B' : Motor coach, 'C' : Driving trailer coach Hence a 3-coach formation could be something like

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CRs’ Mumbai area EMU numbering and classification
June 21, 2019

On CR, a 3-coach unit is classified as 76, 70, or 72, where 76 is the leading motor coach (has driving cab if at either end of rake, and reserved seating for handicapped persons when in the middle of the rake), 70 is the motor coach with a pantograph and traction motors (usually has only second-class general accommodation), and 72 is the trailer

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Does IR operate diesel-electric or diesel-hydraulic multiple units of any kind?
June 21, 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

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