Monday 28th October 2024
Difficulty: Medium
Stay off the tracks (Quiz #710)
Photo: Al Cassels. (Creative Commons)
1. How often is there a trespass incident on the UK's railways?
2. How long does it take a train travelling at 80 mph to come to a stop if the emergency brake is activated?
3. The UK's railways use the "third rail" system: electricity for the trains is carried by the third rail next to the two running rails. What is the voltage carried by the third rail?
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