Mr. W. Simms, the consulting Engineer to the Government of India recommended the gauge for Indian railways - Railways Quiz

Civil Engineering : Railways - Quiz(MCQ)

Mr. W. Simms, the consulting Engineer to the Government of India recommended the gauge for Indian railways

A)

1.000 m as a standard gauge

B)

1.676 m as a compromise gauge

C)

1.435 m as adopted in England

D)

1.800 m as per Indian conditions

Correct Answer : 1.676 m as a compromise gauge

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