Railway Transport System

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What is the exact measurement of the Standard gauge in mm?

1,435 (correct)

1,450

1,420

1,460

What is the primary purpose of Earthworks in railway infrastructure?

To distribute power to rolling stock

To control train movement authority

To ensure the rail corridor drains freely (correct)

To provide support services to trains

What is the main function of Public Address Systems in railway stations?

To serve as the primary method for making announcements (correct)

To provide traffic management information

To distribute power to rolling stock

To control train movement authority

What is the term for the control information received by a train from the central system?

Limit of movement authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of station located at the end of a railway line?

Terminal Station Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of telecommunications in railway signaling systems?

To enable traffic management and infrastructure control Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of closure rails in a track circuit?

To connect switches and crossings in a track circuit Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of sleepers in a railway system?

To preserve gauge between two rail tracks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the railway infrastructure control system?

To distribute power to rolling stock and facilities Signup and view all the answers

What type of rail was designed by Charles Vignoles in 1836?

Flat Footed Rails Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of points and turnouts in a railway system?

To enable trains to change direction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of buildings and facilities in a railway system?

To provide access to trains at a particular location Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between diesel traction and electrical traction?

The source of power for the trains Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a rectifier in a railway system?

To convert AC power to DC power Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using blocks in a railway system?

It introduces an artificial separation between trains Signup and view all the answers

What type of trains are AC electrification systems typically favored for?

High-speed and long-distance trains Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Railway Fencing?

To prevent unauthorized access onto the tracks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Closed Circuit Television in railway stations?

To prevent overcrowding at stations Signup and view all the answers

What type of station has two or more connected stations within proximity of different railway lines?

Connecting Station Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary area where Railway Fencing is employed?

Railway lines Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of managing passenger movement at railway stations?

To reduce passenger congestion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of employing measures to regulate passenger flow at stations?

To prevent overcrowding Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a pantograph in electrically powered rolling stocks?

To collect current from the overhead lines Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bridge in transportation infrastructure?

To carry a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, road, railroad, or other obstacle Signup and view all the answers

What is a traction lift used for in electrically powered rolling stocks?

To counterbalance the weight of the car Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a tunnel in transportation infrastructure?

To transport utilities such as gas, water, or sewage Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of ensuring smooth vertical circulation in transportation infrastructure?

For efficiency, accessibility, and safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the suitable alternative to a staircase when the change in levels is between 3.0m to 5.0 meters?

Escalator Signup and view all the answers

What method is used in the construction of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) stations?

Cut and cover: Top-down method Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a collector shoe in electrically powered rolling stocks?

To collect current from the overhead lines Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Railway System

A terrestrial-guided mass transport system where trains move on their own (diesel traction) or through remotely transmitted power (electrical traction) using steel wheels on a dedicated steel guideway defined by two parallel rails.

Tracks and Sleepers

Sleepers are placed to preserve gauge between two rail tracks.
Wheel loads are evenly distributed to the ballast by sleepers, which are placed on top of it.

Electrification

Rectifier converts AC power into DC power for distribution to trains.
AC is a train electrification system favored for high-speed and long-distance trains.

Railway Signaling

Introduces an artificial separation between trains by dividing the track into distinct blocks.
Each block represents a specific section of the track, and only one train is allowed within each block at any given time.

Buildings and Facilities

Provide passengers access to trains at a particular location and include the station, station platform, escalators, elevators, and other facilities within stations and the depot.

Railway Infrastructure

Earthworks refer to all aggregate constructions, whether natural or man-made, designed to ensure the rail corridor drains freely.
Railway Fencing refers to the barriers or structures erected along the railway lines to prevent unauthorized access onto the tracks and ensure safety of pedestrians and vehicles.

Station Classifications

Terminal Station: located at the end of the railway lines, where trains terminate their trips, often located near the depot.
Connecting Station: one of the station classifications with two or more connected stations within proximity of different railway lines.

Rolling Stock

Traction Lift is a basic part of Rolling Stock used in electrically powered rolling stocks that collects current from the overhead lines, electric third rails, etc.
Bridges are structures carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, road, railroad, or other obstacle.

Other Railway Components

Points and Turnouts enable vehicles to be diverted from one track to another.
Public Address Systems serve as the primary method for regulating passenger flow, aiding in boarding trains, and facilitating evacuations during emergencies.
Closed Circuit Television is essential for control rooms and emergency services to monitor activities on the ground and manage passenger flow.

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This quiz covers the basics of railway transport systems, including the role of sleepers, rectifiers, and wheel loads in ensuring smooth train operations.