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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Semi high-speed ’Train 2018’ is capable of running at a speed of
A
120 km per hour
B
140 km per hour
C
160 km per hour
D
150 km per hour
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the Ministry of Railways, a route which has trains operating between 160 and 200 km/h (99 and 124 mph) is considered as a higher speed or semi-high speed rail line, while the routes operating at less than 160 km/h (99 mph) are considered to be conventional rail lines.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, is a semi-high-speed, electric multiple-unit train operated by Indian Railways. It was designed and manufactured by the government-owned Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai.

Detailed explanation-3: -High-speed trains can generally reach 300–350 km/h (190–220 mph). On mixed-use HSR lines, passenger train service can attain peak speeds of 200–250 km/h (120–160 mph).

Detailed explanation-4: -Vande Bharat Express, India’s first semi-high speed train, has arrived at its destination!

Detailed explanation-5: -The top operating speed of the Gatimaan Express is up to 160 km/h between Tughlakabad railway station to Bilochpura, which makes it the fastest regularly scheduled train service in India.

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