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What's between the wagons?
Clutch Candy Water Sand
What do you often see along the track?
Fences Crocodiles Polar bears Dragons
What do you hang on the pole when the train comes?
Signal Balloon Flag Sock
What does the conductor wear on his head?
Pet Crown Flower Fish
Which animal do you often see on farms along the rails?
Cows Elephants Penguins Sharks
What do you see at the front of old trains?
Chimney Flower pot Birdhouse Climbing frame
What do you see on some trains?
Numbers Cakes Flowers Toys
What can you see through the window of the train?
Houses and trees Black sky only Water only Snow only
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What should you do before you get out?
Waiting for the train to stop Jumping ahead while driving Singing a song Closing your eyes
What sound does an old-fashioned steam train make?
Chuk chuk Woof woof Meow meow Cuckoo cuckoo
What do you see on the information board in the train?
The following stations Recipes for biscuits Photos of animals Children's drawings
What is the name of the fastest train in the world?
Magnetic train Chocolate Train Air train Dancing train
How long is the journey from Amsterdam to Utrecht?
About 30 minutes About 3 hours About 5 minutes About 10 hours
What drives a steam train?
Coal or wood Apple juice Shortbread biscuits Rainbows
What do you call a very long train with many carriages?
Goods train Toy train Chocolate Train Rainbow Train
What colour does a Dutch train usually have?
Yellow and blue Red and white Green and black Purple and orange
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What form of energy do modern Dutch trains use?
Electricity Petrol Diesel Steam
Approximately how many wheels does a normal railway carriage have?
8 wheels 4 wheels 6 wheels 12 wheels
What is a railway crossing?
A place where a road crosses the railway A bridge for trains A tunnel for trains A station where trains stop
What can you buy to travel by train?
A train ticket A bus pass A plane ticket A boat pass
What does the red signal at a level crossing mean?
A train is coming, do not cross The train has passed, you may cross There is interference, please wait Train moves slowly
At what distance should you stay from the railway line if there is no fence?
3 metres 1 metre 5 metres 10 metres
What is the name of the sound you hear when the train leaves?
The departure whistle The stop signal The warning bell The starting gun
What is a catenary technician?
Someone repairing the electrical wires above the train Someone checking tickets Someone who drives trains Someone who builds stations
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What is the name of the oldest running train type in the Netherlands?
Steam train Plan V ICM Sprinter
Which French high-speed train is famous all over the world?
TGV AVE ICE ETR
Which metro city has the largest metro network in the world?
Shanghai New York London Tokyo
Which trains usually have a restaurant on board?
International high-speed trains Sprinters Subways Trams
What is the 'headline' of the train?
The front with the driver The roof of the train The first wagon The train's toilet
Which colour of light indicates that the train may travel cautiously?
Yellow light Green light Red light Orange light
Which continent has the largest railway network in the world?
Asia Europe North America Africa
What is a 'switch track'?
A place where tracks change direction A track that is broken A track for goods trains A track being repaired
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What is the Dutch gauge (distance between rails)?
1435 mm 1520 mm 1067 mm 1600 mm
Which train company operates in Belgium?
NMBS/SNCB SNCF Deutsche Bahn Trenitalia
What is the driver of a train officially called?
Train driver Locomotive driver Train manager Railway driver
What is meant by 'rack railway'?
A rack railway for steep slopes A railway with geared wheels A railway where only dental trains run A railway with tooth-shaped rails
What system ensures that trains automatically brake in the event of danger?
ATB (Automatic Train Protection) ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) GPS (Global Positioning System) ESP (Electronic Stability Programme)
What is the difference between 'electric' and 'diesel' trains?
Electric get power from catenary, diesel have an engine Electric are faster, diesel are slower Electric are newer, diesel are older Electric driving in cities, diesel in rural areas
What voltage does the Dutch overhead line use?
1500 volts direct current 25,000 volts alternating current 750 volt direct current 3000 volts direct current
What is the difference between IC and ICE trains?
ICE is a German high-speed train, IC is an intercity train IC runs internationally, ICE only nationally ICE is electric, IC on diesel IC is newer than ICE
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What is the function of a pantograph on an electric train?
Catenary power take-off Train braking Signalisation to traffic control centre Measurement of speed
What is a 'bogie' on a train?
Bogie with wheels Automatic coupling Ventilation system Luggage compartment
What does 'cant' mean in railway technology?
Track canting on bends Maximum permitted weight Emergency braking distance Electric current
What is the main reason that many modern trains use regenerative braking?
Energy recovery Making less noise Increase comfort Quitting faster
What remedy is applied against 'railhead' problems?
Rail grinding Track renewal Ballast replacement Adapt electrification
Which track gauge is most commonly used in Europe?
1435 mm (standard track) 1520 mm (wide gauge) 1067 mm (cape track) 1000 mm (metreStrack)
What is the average service life of rails on main lines?
20-30 years 5-10 years 40-50 years 10-15 years
What principle does a diesel train use for propulsion?
Diesel-electric transmission Direct mechanical transmission Hydraulic clutch Pneumatic drive
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What is the name of the system where trains automatically transmit their position?
ETCS (European Train Control System) ABS (Automatic Block System) CTC (centralised traffic control) PTC (Positive Train Control)
What fuel is used in modern diesel locomotives?
Diesel oil/gas oil Petrol Paraffin Heavy fuel oil
What is the maximum number of passengers a Dutch double-decker train can carry?
About 1000-1200 passengers Approximately 500-600 passengers About 2,000 passengers About 300-400 passengers
What technology uses magnetic levitation on trains?
Maglev Pantograph Pneumatic Hydraulic
Traditionally, what colour is the signal for 'driving through allowed'?
Green Blue White Yellow
What is the maximum acceleration of a modern Sprinter?
Approximately 1.0-1.3 m/s² Approximately 3.0-4.0 m/s² Approximately 0.3-0.5 m/s² Approximately 2.0-2.5 m/s²
In metro and S-Bahn systems, how many volts does the third rail often have?
600-750 volts 1500 volts 220 volts 3000 volts
On average, how many presses does a modern train have per wagon?
4-8 brake pads per wagon 2 brake pads per wagon 12 brake pads per wagon 1 brake pad per wagon
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What technology does the Shanghai Maglev use for its propulsion?
Magnetic levitation Linear induction motor Pneumatic drive Superconductivity
What is the name of the revolutionary braking system that feeds regenerative energy back into the grid?
Regenerative braking Pneumatic braking Electromagnetic braking Hydraulic brakes
Which famous train is also called 'The Orient Express' and originally ran between Paris and Istanbul?
Trans-Siberian Express Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Blue Train Golden Eagle
What is the name of the advanced signalling system being introduced as a successor to ATB?
ERTMS ETCS-2 ATB-NG SIGNET
What is the maximum gradient a normal adhesion train can take?
35 promille (3.5%) 50 promille (5%) 25 promille (2.5%) 40 promille (4%)
What is the maximum speed of the French TGV on regular lines?
300 km/h 320 km/h 350 km/h 280 km/h
What drive system does the current generation of Dutch Sprinter trains have?
Diesel-electric All-electric Hybrid diesel-electric Hydrogen fuel cell
What is the term for simultaneous raising of multiple train sections from a single driver's station?
Multitraction Parallel control Integrated controls Synchronous drive
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