Production Units — Set 2
Indian Railways · उत्पादन इकाइयां · Questions 11–20 of 50
The Diesel Locomotive Factory located in Marhowrah is a joint venture with which company?
Correct Answer: C. General Electric (GE)
The factory at Marhowrah, Bihar, was established as a joint venture with GE (now Wabtec). It manufactures high-horsepower diesel locomotives for heavy freight operations. This unit represents a significant foreign direct investment in the railway sector.
Which unit specializes in the manufacture of spring steel and components for railway bogies?
Correct Answer: B. Sithouli Spring Plant
The Spring Plant is located at Sithouli, Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. It provides essential suspension components like coil springs for locomotives and coaches. Ensuring quality springs is vital for the safety and comfort of trains.
The 'Vande Bharat' express trains were first manufactured by which production unit?
Correct Answer: C. ICF Chennai
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, designed and manufactured the first Vande Bharat (Train 18). It is India's first indigenous semi-high-speed self-propelled train set. This achievement marked a major milestone in Indian railway engineering.
Which production unit is responsible for manufacturing the LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches initially?
Correct Answer: D. RCF Kapurthala
Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, was the first unit to manufacture LHB coaches after a technology transfer from Germany. LHB coaches are known for their anti-climbing features and higher speeds. Currently, other units like ICF and MCF also produce them.
Where is the Coach Rehabilitation Workshop (CRWS) of Indian Railways located?
Correct Answer: C. Nishatpura
The Coach Rehabilitation Workshop is located at Nishatpura, Bhopal. It specializes in the mid-life rehabilitation and heavy repair of passenger coaches. This process extends the operational life of the coaches significantly.
Which production unit is situated in the state of West Bengal?
Correct Answer: D. CLW Chittaranjan
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works is located in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It was the first production unit of independent India. The town of Chittaranjan was specially built to house the factory workers.
The Rail Wheel Plant at Bela is situated in which district of Bihar?
Correct Answer: C. Saran
The Rail Wheel Plant is located in the Saran district of Bihar. It was established to reduce the dependence on imported wheels. It is one of the newest production units in the Indian Railways network.
Which unit is known for producing the WAG-9 and WAP-7 class electric locomotives?
Correct Answer: D. CLW
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) is the primary manufacturer of these heavy-duty electric locomotives. WAG-9 is used for freight while WAP-7 is used for passenger services. They are based on advanced three-phase AC technology.
The Haldia Mid-life Rehabilitation Workshop is dedicated to which type of rolling stock?
Correct Answer: B. Wagons
The Haldia workshop in West Bengal is primarily set up for the rehabilitation of railway wagons. It ensures that the freight carrying capacity of the railways is maintained through periodic repairs. Freight revenue is the backbone of railway finance.
Which of the following units manufactures 'Self Propelled Accident Relief Medical Vans'?
Correct Answer: D. ICF Chennai
Integral Coach Factory (ICF) manufactures these specialized medical vans for emergency response. They are used for providing quick medical aid during train accidents. These vans are equipped with surgical units and intensive care facilities.