General Train Knowledge
In the 1800s what was the most efficient means of transport?
What is train
This British children's television railway series first aired in 1984, to mass success. The series featured a blue steam locomotive as its main character. What is the name of this train?
Who is Thomas the Train
The Japanese rail system is famous for the efficiency of its bullet trains. What is the top speed of a Japanese bullet train?
What is 320km/h
What year did Edmonton's Light Rail Transit (LRT) first begin operation?
What is 1978
Who is credited for inspiring the recent popularity of Hyperloop?
Who is Elon Musk
Where were steam-powered locomotives first introduced?
What is Europe
In 1993, The Simpsons aired an episode titled "I Love Lisa," in which this character hands Lisa Simpson a train-themed Valentine's card stating "I Choo-Choo-Choose You." Name the character that handed Lisa this card.
Who is Ralph Wiggum
Which country was the first to introduce high-speed rail to Europe?
What is France
The Edmonton LRT is infamous for its construction delays. How many times has the Edmonton Southeast Valley Line expansion been delayed?
What is 3 times
What company is currently paving the rail in Hyperloop technology?
Who is Virgin
What were wagonways powered by?
What is people and animals
Inspiring many memes, this thought experiment involves the ethical dilemma of a train heading toward a group of people on one track and providing a bystander with a lever to divert the train to another track containing a single person. Provide the name of this thought experiment.
What is the Trolley Problem
China plans to expand their high-speed rail system to 70,000 km by which year?
What is 2035
The first LRT line was commissioned for $65 million in 1974 ($56 million/km today). To date, how much has the Southeast expansion cost Edmonton taxpayers?
What is $1.8 Billion ($138 million/km)
What was the first iteration of the Hyperloop called?
What is the vactrain
In the correct order, what were the five topics presented?
What is Advantages/Evolution of Trains, Edmonton LRT, International Trains, Hyperloop, and Jeopardy
The 2004 animated film Polar Express involves a journey in which a train magically appears in front of various children's houses on Christmas Eve to transport them to Santa Claus at the North pole. Name the voice actor who voiced the train's conductor.
Who is Tom Hanks
What year was high-speed rail first introduced?
What is 1964
The Valley Line expansion has been delayed 3 times in total so far. What size of concrete caused the second delay?
What is car-sized
What were the three main Hyperloop pros mentioned?
What is speed, reduction in carbon emissions, and convenience
What are the three main environmental benefits of trains?
What is reduced air pollution, reduced accidents, and reduced energy consumption
The chart-topping Japanese animation and manga Demon Slayer features a demon named Enmu controlling a train titled the Mugen Train. What is the rank of the demon Enmu?
What is Lower Rank One
As of 2021, how long is the European high-speed rail system?
What is 3,622 km
The most recent delays are due to cracks in piers. Out of the 45 piers, how many were found to have cracks?
What is 21
What are the three main cons of the Hyperloop?
What is turning, maintenance, and building cost