A) They do not require any tracks on steep slopes. B) They can climb steeper slopes than conventional rail. C) They can climb slopes of up to 50%. D) They are immune to high altitudes.
A) Better aerodynamic efficiency. B) Higher top speeds. C) Cheaper fuel costs. D) Quieter rides.
A) Mexico City Metro. B) London Docklands Light Railway. C) AirTrain JFK. D) Copenhagen Metro.
A) Lower energy storage capacity. B) Requirement for high-voltage AC power only. C) Higher energy consumption. D) Incompatibility with solar power.
A) Derailment on curves. B) Loss of electrical contact. C) Brake pad failure. D) Tyre blow-outs.
A) The rubber tyres are made of heat-absorbing material. B) Traction energy losses manifest as heat. C) The tunnels are too narrow to allow airflow. D) The electric motors are external to the train.
A) They disintegrate due to UV radiation. B) They break down into particulate matter (dust). C) They release toxic chemical gases. D) They produce ozone during rotation.
A) Concrete guide walls. B) Steel rails. C) Magnetic induction plates. D) Laser guidance systems.
A) Inability to steer through snow. B) Loss of traction. C) Freezing of the guide wheels. D) Corrosion of the tyres.
A) It would heat the tunnels to unmanageable levels. B) It consumes too much energy to be profitable. C) It is technically impossible to install AC on these trains. D) It causes vibrations that damage the tyres.
A) Equal to standard train wheels. B) Higher, as they need to be replaced frequently. C) Minimal, as they are maintenance-free. D) Lower, due to simple design.
A) Mexico City. B) New York City. C) Lausanne. D) Copenhagen.
A) Commuter train manufacturers. B) Light rail manufacturers. C) Monorail manufacturers. D) High-speed rail manufacturers.
A) Trains can be signalled closer together. B) Trains require fewer staff members. C) Trains can travel at higher speeds. D) Trains can be shorter in length.
A) They use identical operating technology. B) Rubber-tyred metros use simpler techniques. C) Rubber-tyred metros are more complex. D) Guided buses are faster.
A) Cable-hauled carriages B) Electric multiple units C) Steam-powered engines D) Diesel multiple units
A) Aluminum B) H-shaped steel C) Concrete D) Flat steel
A) Sapporo B) Montreal C) Mexico City D) Paris
A) 1,435 mm B) 1,450 mm C) 1,600 mm D) 1,000 mm
A) A trolley pole B) A pantograph C) A steel wheel D) A lateral pickup shoe
A) Hot rolled steel B) Asphalt C) Wood D) A concrete slab
A) Only in tunnels B) Yes, always C) Only at stations D) No
A) Sapporo Municipal Subway B) Montreal Metro C) VAL system D) Mexico City Metro
A) Wooden blocks B) Magnetic levitation C) Rubber tyres D) Steel flanges
A) Heating the track B) Electronic signaling C) Primary propulsion D) Guidance and backup
A) Alejandro Goicoechea B) Louis Renault C) Andre Michelin D) Robert William Thomson
A) Port Liner B) Tren Vertebrado C) MP 51 D) Talgo 1936
A) Renault B) Michelin C) Talgo D) Matra
A) Line 14 B) Line 11 C) Line 1 D) Line 4
A) Heaviest traffic load B) Steep grades C) Excessive noise D) Age of the tracks
A) Heaviest traffic load B) High cost of maintenance C) Reduction of noise D) Steep gradients
A) Line 1 B) Line 14 C) Line 6 D) Line 11
A) Montreal B) Mexico City C) Paris D) Tokyo
A) Talgo B) Matra C) Renault D) Michelin
A) 1973 B) 1998 C) 1966 D) 1981
A) Rapid transit units B) Vertebrated trains C) Trams on tyres D) Aerial wheels
A) Aerial Wheels B) MP 51 C) Port Liner D) Tren Vertebrado
A) 1964 B) 1974 C) 1956 D) 1998 |