Railway Engineering Quiz Course 3

What is the advantages of railway transportation?

• Flexible coverage distance

• Reliable

• Small land use

• Low investment

• Easy to access

What is a disadvantage of railway transportation?

• Environmentally friendly

• Requires special facilities

• High speed

• Energy saving

• No door to door service

What is the primary operational characteristic of railways?

• Limited availability

• Low speed

• High capacity

• High flexibility

"Railway transportation does not offer a definitive advantage, so there is no need to construct one." Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

Explain why railways are important in the integration of transportation modes.

What is the difference between MRT and LRT? Explain your answer.

What are the advantages of HSR compared to other railway transportation mode?

• Cheapest

• Highest Speed

• Safest

• Biggest Capacity

What is rail gauge? explain your answer.

Explain the advantages of wide gauge compared to narrow gauge.

What parameters differentiate railway classes?

• Maximum Speed

• Maximum Axle Load

• Carrying Capacity

• Rail Gauge