Index : U : U.K. Railways

Structure Sub-topic of: Trains Other encyclopedia entries of interest: London Underground | Interesting Questions, Facts and Information There are no general entries in this topic. Check related entries above. Frequently Asked Questions & Answers There are 23 user-asked question matches ( goto ) Special Topics British Railways #5 British Railways #2 British Railways British Railways #6 British Railways Steam Engine Names British Railways #4 British Railways #1 Easy British Railways West Midland Stations British Railways #3 Diesel and Electric Locomotive Classes of the UK LNER Steam Railway Stations Of The UK Cardiff and Valleys Railways Name that British Rail Train

Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

U.K. Railways

• What is the longest named railway station in the U.K? ( goto )



• Which record is number one in the U.K. this Christmas? ( goto )



• What is the origin of the police being called "The Plod" in the U.K.? ( goto )



• What is the average height and weight of a U.K. rugby player? ( goto )



• How is 'functional literacy' defined in terms of reading-age in the U.S. and the U.K.? ( goto )



• Which Thin Lizzie song was once used as the theme tune to the U.K version of Top Of The Pops? ( goto )



• What is the name of the font used in the title of the show 'Whsoe Line Is It Anyway' either the U.S. or the U.K. version? ( goto )



• What age is the singer Oliver Cheatham who recently featured on the U.K. number 1 single 'Make Luv'? ( goto )



• Has any Japanese or Chinese song reached number 1 in the U.S.A or U.K and if so when and what song/songs? ( goto )



• About how many people emigrated from the U.K. in the two decades or so after World War II? ( goto )



• Name the artist to have the most top ten hits in the U.K charts without ever having attained an actual No. I hit? ( goto )



• Similar to 'West Side Story' there was conflict in the U.K at the same time usually at Brighton on weekends.Who were the main protagonists and what transportation did they use? ( goto )



• It is said that in the late 19th century, a certain art-world figure in the U.K. made a significant and now-traditional contribution to the celebration of the first of May. Who was he, and what did he do? ( goto )



• In the U.S., the copyright on even unpublished letters and journals is held by the writer or his heirs. Given the dispute over the Mail's publication of portions of the Prince of Wales' journal, what is the position of U.K. copyright law on this subject? ( goto )



• The British railways locomotive 60125 was named 'Scottish Union' After what was it named? ( goto )



• A British man has just been arrested on an extradition warrant in the U.K. for the murders of his wife and child in the U.S. Will the existence of the death penalty in the U.S. play any role in the extradition proceedings? Please explain why or why not. ( goto )



• Which british railways ferry sank off ireland in 1953 with the loss of passengers and crew? ( goto )



• I know I have asked this question before, but the reply I got was incorrect, so I will ask it once more. Name the artist (not band) to have the most Top Ten entries in the U.K chart without ever achieving an actual No. I? ( goto )



• On this July 4th, an example of good relations between the U.S. and the U.K.: in the early 1870's, following a disaster, Queen Victoria and other English citizens did something generous for an American city. Their gesture resulted in the establishment of a major cultural institution that is still in use. What is it? ( goto )



• Thanks in advance for any help with this question. Which Melbourne hotel was once the office of the Victorian Railways Commission? ( goto )



• Now represented all over the world, it was founded in Asia, in the 1930's, by a group of ex-pats who named it after their residence. The traditional activity was inspired by a sport associated with the U.K. and usually involves a quantity of flour, chalk, or paper. In one great city, members appear in ancient garb on a certain notorious date, while those in other chapters dress in red for another annual event. What is this interesting social organization? ( goto )



• In which city did Indian railways introduce home delivery of tickets, which are booked online (Agra, Dehradun, Raipur, Ranchi)? ( goto )



• Britain's National Health Service is frequently cited as being the world's third biggest employer, after the Indian railways and "The Red Army." Does this refer to the Russian Army or the Chinese Army, or both, or neither? ( goto )