{"id":223868,"date":"2026-07-22T18:44:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=223868"},"modified":"2026-07-22T18:44:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:14:56","slug":"problems-based-on-trains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/problems-based-on-trains\/","title":{"rendered":"Problems Based on Trains Question, Practice Live Quiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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These questions are based on the concepts of speed, time, distance, and relative speed. In this article, we are providing Problems Based on Trains short notes, important formulas, quick tricks, solved examples, and practice questions to help candidates improve their speed and accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_Problems_Based_on_Trains_Questions_PDF\"><\/span>Download Problems Based on Trains Questions PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this PDF, we have compiled important Problems Based on Trains questions for competitive exam preparation. The ebook covers different question types, including trains crossing poles, platforms, bridges, stationary objects, and other trains moving in the same or opposite direction. 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What is the length of the train?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">a) 200 metres<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">b) 150 metres<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">c) 180 metres<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">d) 220 metres<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q2) A train 150 m long passes a pole in 15 seconds. What is the speed of the train?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">a) 10 m\/s<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">b) 12 m\/s<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">c) 36 km\/hr<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">d) Both a and c<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q3) A train 200 m long crosses a platform 300 m long in 25 seconds. 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These questions apply fundamental concepts of time, speed, and distance, often using the relative speed concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These questions are popular because they:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are time-bound and measurable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test basic arithmetic and logical interpretation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appear with slight variations in multiple exams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skills-required\">Skills Required:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic Speed-Time-Distance understanding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logical application of relative speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visualization of crossing events (train-pole, train-platform, train-train)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-blog-trainproblems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free IBPS PO Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-problems-based-on-trains-important-in-competitive-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Problems_Based_on_Trains_Important_in_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Why is Problems Based on Trains Important in Competitive Exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding this topic is crucial as it often appears in Tier 1 and Prelims rounds. With the right tricks and formulas, these questions can be solved in under a minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL \/ CHSL<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS PO \/ SBI PO<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB NTPC \/ Group D<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State PSC \/ Police<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-problems-based-on-trains-quantitative-aptitude-short-notes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problems_Based_on_Trains_Quantitative_Aptitude_Short_Notes\"><\/span>Problems Based on Trains Quantitative Aptitude Short Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Terms commonly used to solve questions based on this topic are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speed<\/td><td>Distance covered per unit time (m\/s or km\/h)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Relative Speed<\/td><td>Speed difference (opposite direction: add; same direction: subtract)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Train crossing pole<\/td><td>Distance = Length of the train<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Train crossing platform<\/td><td>Distance = Length of train + platform<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Train crossing another train<\/td><td>Distance = Sum of lengths of both trains<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conversion<\/td><td>1 km\/h = 5\/18 m\/s and 1 m\/s = 18\/5 km\/h<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-revision-summary-for-problems-based-on-trains\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Revision_Summary_for_Problems_Based_on_Trains\"><\/span>Quick Revision Summary for Problems Based on Trains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Concepts commonly used to solve Problems on Trains are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Concept<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Relative Speed \u2013 Opposite<\/td><td>Speed = A + B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Relative Speed \u2013 Same<\/td><td>Speed = A \u2013 B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time to Cross a Pole<\/td><td>Time = Train Length \/ Speed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time to Cross a Platform<\/td><td>Time = (Train + Platform Length) \/ Speed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Train Speed Conversion<\/td><td>km\/h to m\/s \u2192 \u00d7 5\/18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Two Trains Cross Each Other<\/td><td>Time = (Length1 + Length2) \/ Relative Speed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-types-of-problems-based-on-trains-questions-in-quantitative-aptitude\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Types_of_Problems_Based_on_Trains_Questions_in_Quantitative_Aptitude\"><\/span>What are the Types of Problems Based on Trains Questions in Quantitative Aptitude?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different types of questions asked in exams include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Direct Length-Speed-Time questions<\/strong> \u2013 Basic type where train crosses pole or platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Puzzle-based train questions<\/strong> \u2013 Speed and distance given indirectly, need multi-step logic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relative speed with two trains<\/strong> \u2013 Train overtaking or crossing another.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mixed-concept<\/strong> \u2013 Combines train with time zones, unit conversion, or platform width.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div 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by 18\/5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: A train of length 200 m moving at 54 km\/h takes how much time to pass a pole?<br>Convert speed = 54\u00d7518=1554 \\times \\frac{5}{18} = 1554\u00d7185\u200b=15 m\/s<br>Time = 20015\u224813.33\\frac{200}{15} \\approx 13.3315200\u200b\u224813.33 sec<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-problems-based-on-trains-tricks-for-ssc-cgl-and-other-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problems_Based_on_Trains_Tricks_for_SSC_CGL_and_Other_Exams\"><\/span>Problems Based on Trains Tricks for SSC CGL and Other Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these smart tricks to save time during exams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always convert km\/h to m\/s before using formulae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If train crosses a pole, use only train length<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If train crosses platform, add both lengths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Relative Speed logic when 2 trains are moving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draw a mini-diagram for crossing-type questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check units carefully \u2013 mix-up between meters and km = silly mistakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use approximation when options are far apart<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-blog-trainproblems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-mistakes-to-avoid-while-solving-problems-based-on-trains\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_while_Solving_Problems_Based_on_Trains\"><\/span>Common Mistakes to Avoid while Solving Problems Based on Trains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While 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