Chapter 19.1

Trains
[Clerical Grade Exam, 1989|

a) 40 km/hr
b) 43.2 km/hr
Theorem: When train passes a telegraph post or a stationc)
45
km/hr
d)
None of these
ary man it should travel the length equal to the length of
8.
A
train
crosses
a
platform
in
60
seconds at a speed of 45
the train.
km/hr. How much time will it take to cross an electric pole
Illustrative Example
if the length of the platform is 100 metres?
Ex.: How many seconds will a train 100 metres long run[Bank PO Exam, 1990]
ning at the rate of 36 km an hour take to pass a certain
a) 8 seconds
b) 1 minute
telegraph post?
c) 52 seconds
d) None of these
Soln: In passing the post the train must travel its own 9. A train 110 metres long travels at 60 km/hr. How long
length.
does it take to cross a telegraph post?
a) 6 sec
b) 5.6 sec
c) 6.6 sec
d) 6.8 sec
Now, 36 km/hr = 36 x = 10 m/sec
Rule 1
Answers
1 o<
1
.-. required time =
1. b
seconds
5 25
2. c; Hint: Speed = 30 km/hr = 30x = m/sec
lo
Exercise
I.
How long will a train 130 m long travelling at 40 km an

hour, take to pass a kilometre stone?
a) 12 sec
b) 11.7 sec c) 11.2 sec d) 11 sec
A train travelling at 30 km an hour took i3 sees in
passing a certain point. Find the length of the train.

a)113m
b)112m
c)112.5m d)Noneofthese
3. A train 110 m in length runs through a station at the rate
of 36 km per hour. How long will it take to pass a given
point?
a) 11 sec
b) 12 sec
c) 13 sec
d) 15 sec
4 A train 135m long is running with a speed of 54 km per
hour. In what time will it pass a telegraph post?
a) 9 sec
b) 12 sec
c)8sec
d)6sec
5. A train 550 metres long is running with a speed of 55 km
per hour. In what time will it pass a signal post?
a) 30 sec
b) 24 sec
c) 42 sec
d) 36 sec
6. A train 160 metres long passes a standing man in 18
seconds. What is the speed of the train?
a) 28 km/hr b) 36 km/hr c) 32 km/hr d) None ofthese
7. A train 120 m long, crosses a pole in 10 seconds. The
speed of the train is:
25 27
Length of the train =
x
225
2
36x5
-10 m/sec
3. a; Hint: Speed of the train = 36 km/hr =
18
110
11 sec
required time
10 '
4. a
5,d
:
160 18
6. c; Hint: Speed of the train = "7r* ~"T
km/hr
18
5
7. b
8. c; Hint: Distance covered by the train in crossing the plat' 45x60 "|
3
form= * *
km= km=750m
^ 3600
4
.-. Length of train = (750 -100) m = 650 metres
x
n n
:. Time taken to cross the pole = 650 -=650 x

9.c
60
750
sec = 52 sec
750"
60 , sec
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Rule 2
Theorem: When a train passes a platform or crosses a bridge
it should travel the length equal to the sum ofthe lengths of
11.
train and platform or bridge both.
Ex.:
How long does a train 110 metres long running at the

rate of 36 km/hr take to cross a bridge 132 metres in
length?
Soln: In crossing the bridge the train must travel its own
length plus the length of the bridge.
Now,36km/hr=
3 6 x
T^
10 m/sec
1O
242
.-. required time = rr = 24.2 seconds.
12.
13.
seconds. The speed of the train in m/sec is

[Railways, 1989|
a) 150
b)50
c)10
d) 15
A train 700 m long, is running at the speed of 72 km/hr. I f
it crosses a tunnel in 1 minute, then the length of the
tunnel (in metres) is
[NDA Exam, 1990]
a) 700
b)600
c)550
d)500
A train 110m long travels at 60 km/hr. How long does it
take to cross a platform 240 metres long?
a) 21 sec
b) 20 sec
c) 18 sec
d) 24 sec
A train with 90 km/hr crosses a bridge in 36 seconds.
Another train 100 m shorter crosses the same bridge at
45 km/hr. Find the time taken by the second train to cross
the bridge.
a) 64 sec
b) 60 sec
.) 72 sec
d) 1 hr
Answers
Exercise
1.
How long will a train 60 m long travelling at 40 km an

hour, take to pass through a station whose platform is 90
m long?
a) 14 sec
b) 13.5 sec c) 14.5 sec d) None of these
2 Find the length of a bridge, which a train 130 long, travelling at 45 km an hour, can cross in 30 sees,
a) 240 m
b)235m
c)250m
d)245m
3. A column of men, extending 250 m in length takes one
hour to march through a street at the rate of 50 paces a
minute, each pace being 75 cm. Find the length of the
street.
a)2km
b)lkm
c) 1.5 km
d)2.5km
4. It is noticed that exactly half a minute elapses between
the time when the engine of a train 50 m long enters a
tunnel 500 m long and the time when the last carriage of
the train leaves the tunnel. Find at how many km per
hour the train is travelling?
a) 66 km/hr b) 55 km/hr c) 64 km/hr d) None of these
5. A train 540 m long is running with a speed of 72 km/hr. In
what time will it pass a tunnel 160 m long?
a) 40 sec
b) 30 sec
c) 35 sec
d) 42 sec
6. A train 200 m long is running with a speed of 72 km/hr. In
what time will it pass a platform 160 m long?
a) 18 sec
b) 21 sec
c) 15 sec
d) 20 sec
7. A train 240 m long passes a bridge 120 m long in 24 sec.
Find the speed with which the train is moving.
a)45 km/hr b)54 km/hr c)36km/hr d)42km/hr
8. A train 150 m long passes a telegraph post in 12 seconds. Find, in what time, it will pass a bridge 250 m long?
a) 32 sec
b) 36 sec
c) 25 sec
d) 24 sec
9. A train 280 m long is moving at a speed of 60 km/hr. The
time taken by the train to cross a platform 220 m long is
[RRB Exam, 1989]
a) 20 sec
b) 25 sec
c) 30 sec
d) 35 sec
10. A train 50 m long passes a platform 100 m long in 10
2. d; Hint: Speed of the train=45 km/hr

as
25
18 = Y
Let the length of the bridge be x m
5
-130
30
25
2
or,x+ 130'= 15x25
or,
x = 375-130 = 245 m
50x75
5
3. a; Hint: Speed of the train = ,
^ m/sec = - m/sec
100x60
8
Let length of the street be x m.
x + 250
60x60x5
= 2250 m
8
.-.x = 2000 m=2km

50 + 500 55
4. a; Hint: Speed of the train = yo~~ ~ ~3~
m /
'
s e c
_ 55 18
- =66 km/hr
x
5. c; Hint: Speed of the train = 72 km/hr

^
I g I m/sec = 20 m/sec
Sum of the lengths of the train and tunnel = (540 160)m=700m

.-. Time taken to pass the tunnel
= Time taken to cover 700 m at 20 m/sec
700")
2Q I sec = 35 sec
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?rains
}. a
"b; Hint: Speed
240 + 120
m/sec = 54 km/hr
24
S. a; Hint: Speed of the train =
150
m/sec
12
Time taken to cross the bridge

(l50 + 250)x
150
v
Total length
Relative speed
32 sec
.c
10. d
11. d; Hint: Let the length of tunnel be x metres.
Speed of train =
tively are running in opposite directions, one at the

rate of 40 km and the other at the rate of 32 km an hbur.
In what time will they be completely clear of each
other from the moment they meet?
Soln: As the two trains are moving in opposite directions
their relative speed = 40 + 32 = 72 km/hr, i.e. they are
approaching each other at 72 km/hr or 20 m/sec.
.-. the required time
(j^ yj
Exercise
1.
A train 110 metres in length travels at 60 km/hr. In what

time will it pass a man who is walking against the train at
6 km a hoar?
m/sec = 20 m/sec
121+99
= 11
sees.
20
Time taken by the train to cover (700 + x) m

'700 + x
sec
, 20
,1
a) ' j seconds
b) 6 seconds
c) 6 y seconds
d) Data inadequate
700 + x
= 60 => x = 500
20
Ha
113. a;
Hint: Speed of the first train = 90 km/hr

90x5 . 25 m/sec
18
Let the length of the bridge be x m and that of the
train be ym.
.-. x + v = 25x36 = 900....(i)
Again,
Speed of the second train = 45 km/hr
:
45x5 25
18
2 m/sec
.-. time taken by the second train to cross the bridge
2.
Two trains 70 m and 80 m long respectively, run at the

rates of 68 and 40 km an hour respectively on parallel
rails in opposite directions. How long do they take to
pass each other?
^a) 5 seconds
b) 10 seconds
c) 12 seconds
d) 6 seconds
3. Two trains 132 metres and 108 metres in length are running towards each other on parallel lines, one at the rate
of 32 km/hr and another at 40 km/hr. In what time will
they be clear of each other from the moment they meet?
a) 12 sec
b)9sec
c) 15 sec
3) Data inadequate
.A
4. A train 100 metres long takes ~ seconds to cross a
1
man walking at the rate of 5 krn/hr in a direction opposite

to that of the train. Find the speed of the train,
_ (s-100)+y _ (x + y-100)2
a) 54 km/hr b) 45 km/hr c) 42 km/hr d) 36 km/hr
25
~
25
5. A train 135 metres long is running with a speed of 49 km
2
per hour. In what time will it pass a man who is walking at
Now, putting the value of (x + y) from eqn (i) we
5 km/hr in the direction opposite to that of the train?
have
a) 9 sec
b) 12 sec
c) 15 sec
d) 18 sec
Two trains 127 metres and 113 metres in length respec6.
(900-100)2 _ 800x2 _
tively are running in opposite directions, one at the rate
= 64 sec
25
25
of 46 km/hr and another at the rate of 26 km per hour. In
[Note: Also see Rule 36]
what time will they be clear of each other from the moment they meet?
Rule 3
a) 17 sec
b) 12 sec
srem: When two trains are moving in opposite direc- c) 14 sec
d) None of these
r their speeds should be added tofind the relative speed. A train 270 metres long is moving at aspeed of 25 km/hr.
It will cross a man comingfromthe opposite direction at
strative Example
a speed of 2 km/hr in
Two trains 121 metres and 99 metres in length respec-
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a) 36 seconds
b) 32 seconds
c) 28 seconds
d) 24 seconds
8. A train 150 metres long crosses a man walking at a speed
of 6 km/hr in the opposite direction in 6 seconds. The
speed of the train is
9. A train of length 150 metres, takes 10 seconds to pass
over another train 100 metres long coming from the opposite direction. If the speed of the first train be 30 km/
hr, the speed of the second train is
[Railways, 1991J
a)54km/hr b)60km/hr c)72km/hr d)36km/hr
10. A train 300 metres long is running at a speed of 18 km/hr.
How many seconds will it take to cross a 200 m long train
running in the opposite direction at a speed of 12 km/hr?
[Bank PO Exam, 1989]
a) 60
c)12
d)20
11. Two trains are running in opposite directions with the

same speed. If the length of each train is 135 metres and
they cross each other in 18 seconds, the speed of each
train is
[Railways, 1991]
a) 104 km/hr
b)27km/hr
c) 54 km'hr
d) None of these
12. A train 110 metres long travels at 60 km/hr. How long
does it take to cross a man running at 6 km/hr in the
opposite direction?
a) 6 sec
b)9 sec
c)5 sec
d)8 sec
does it take to cross another train 170 metres long, running at 80 km/hr in opposite direction?
a) 7 sec
b) 8.2 sec
c) 6.2 sec
d) 7.2 sec
3
14. A train 100 metres long takes 3 seconds to cross a
man walking at the rate of 6 km/hr in a direction opposite
to that of the train. Find the speed of the train.
15. Two trains start simultaneously from stations P and Q,
500 km apart and meet after 5 hours. If the difference in
their speeds be 20 km/hr, find their speeds.
a) 60 km/hr, 40 km/hr
b) 30 km/hr, 70 km/hr
c) 65 km/hr, 35 km/hr
d)45 km/hr, 55 km/hr
Answers
Sum of lengths of the trains = (132 + 108) m = 240 m

Time taken by the trains in passing each other
240
sec = 12 sec
20 J
4. b; Hint: Let the speed of the train be x km/hr
.-. relative speed = (JC + 5) km/hr = (x + 5) x m/sec
1o
(x + 5)5 36
Now, ~ - m
1o
5
or,2x+10 = 100 .-. x=45
.-. required speed of the train = 45 km/hr
5. a; Hint: Relative speed = (49 + 5) km/hr = 15 m/sec
.-. Time taken by the train to pass the man
x
sec = 9 sec
6. b; Hint: Relative speed=(46 + 26) km/hr=20 m/sec
rime taken by the trains in passing each other
= Time taken to cover (127 + 113) m at 20 m/sec
240
= 12 sec
20
7. a
8. b; Hint: In 6 seconds, the man walking at the rate of 6 km
hr, covers 10 metres.
So, the train has to move actually (150 - 10) i.e. 140
metres in 6 seconds to cross the man.
140
Hence, speed of the train = r - m/sec
6
f 140 18^
km/hr =84 km/hr
3 x 5)
V
9. b; Hint: Let the speed of second train be x km/hr
Then, relative speed = (30+x) km/hr
.-. Time taken to cover (150 + 100) metres
at (30 + x) km/hr = 10 seconds
250
1. b; Hint: Relative speed = 60 + 6 = 66 km/hr

66x5 55
= - y m/sec
T
- I 72 x | /sec = 20 m/sec
110x3
.-. required time = J $ ~
.
=
s e c
2. a
3. a; Hint: Relative speed = (32 + 40) km/hr=72 km/hr
(30 + x)>
= 10:
250x18
= 10=>x = 60 km'hr
150+5*
18
10. a; Hint: Relative speed = (18 + 12) km/hr=30 km/hr
= ^ Jg]
x
m/sec = m/se;
25
Time taken to cover (300 + 200) m at m/sec
rains
500x3^1
sec = 60 sec
25
b; Hint: Let the speed of each train be x m/sec
Then,
135 + 135
= 18
x+x
15
15 18
'* = m/sec = * -27 km/hr
-a
13d
. a; Hint: Let the speed of the train be x km/hr
Now, according to the question
Relative speed = (x + 6) km/hr
4.
_ (x + 6)x5
m/sec
18
A g a i n
18x100
' 5(x + 6)
overtakes a goods train on a parallel line of rails. The

goods train is going 26 km an hour, and is 1712 dm long.
How long does the passenger train takes in passing the
other?
a) 117 sec
b) 116 sec
c) 114 sec
d) 112 sec
A train 110 metres in length travels at 60 km per hour. In
what time will it pass a man who is walking in the same
direction at 6 km an hour?
A
,1
a) 6 sec
b) o - sec c) i- sec d) 6 j sec
Two trains 70 m and 80 m long respectively, run at the
rates of 68 km and 40 km an hour respectively on parallel
rails in the same direction. How long do they take to
pass each other?
1
b ) 1 9 - seconds
a) 19y seconds
18
5
c)
d) 5 seconds
seconds
A train 100 m long is running with a speed of 70 km per

hour. In what time will it pass a man who is running at 10
a; Hint: Let the speeds of the two trains be x and y km/hr
km per hour in the same direction in which the train is
going?
.-. relative speed = (x+y) km/hr = -^^- = 100 km/hr and
a) 6 sec
b) 12 sec
c)9sec
d) 16 sec
A train 550 metres long is running with a speed of 55 km
x - y = 2 0 km/hr
(given).
per hour. In what time will it pass a man who is walking at
After solving the above equations, we get
10 km per hour in the same direction in which the train is
x = 60 km/hr and y = 40 km/hr
going?
Rule 4
a) 42 sec
b) 33 sec
c) 40 sec
d) 44 sec
em: When two trains are moving in the same direc- 7. A train IOOmetres long meets a man going in opposite
i the relative speed will be the difference of their speeds.
- - ."
,1
direction
at
5
km
per
hour
and
passes
him
in
' secitive Example
onds.
At
what
rate
is
the
train
going?
Two trains 121 metres and 99 metres in length respeca)45km/hr b)54km/hr c)42km/hr d)36km/hr
tively are running in the same direction, one at the
Two
trains of length 110 metres and 90 metres are runrate of 40 km and the other at the rate of 32 km an hour. 8.
ning
on
parallel lines in the same direction with a speed
In what time will they be completely clear of each,
of
35
km
per hour and 40 km per hour respectively. In
otherfromthe moment they meet?
what time will they pass each other?
20
a) 144 sec
b) 140 sec
c) 134 sec
d) 154 sec
Relative speed = 40 - 32 = 8 km/hr = m/sec
A train 110 metres long travels at 60 km/hr. How long
Total length = 121 + 99 = 220 m
does it take to cross a man running at 6 km/hr in the same
direction?
Total length
220
.-. reqd time =
x9 = 99 sec.
a) 7.33 sec b)8sec
c)7|sec
d) 8.33 sec
Relative speed 20
does it take to cross another train 170 metres long, runrise
ning
at 54 km/hr in the same direction?
How many seconds will a train 60 m in length travelling
a)2min40sec
b) 2 min 48 sec
M. the rate of 42 km an hour, take in passing another train
c)
3
min
48
sec
d) 3 min 40 sec
S4 m long proceeding in the same direction at the rate of
30 km an hour?
Answers
5.
.-. x=100 - 6 = 94km/hi
a) 43 sec
1
b)43r sec c) 43.5 sec
d)43~ sec
A passenger train going35 km an hour and 1213 dm long
1. b; Hint: Relative speed = 42 - 30 = 12 km/hr , '

12x5 10
~T8 "T
=
m / s e e
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Total length = 60 m + 84 m= 144 m
144x3
= 43-
/. Required time
Rule 5 Of
Theorem: Two trains are moving in the same direction atx
km/hr andy km/hr (where x >y). If thefaster train crosses
a man in the slower train in't' seconds, then the length of
s e c
2. a; Hint: Relative speed = 35 - 26 = 9 km/hr

9x5 5
= = -m/sec
.-. Required time =
the faster train is given by

18
121.3 + 171.2 292.5x2

<j
= -
= 117 sec
3. c; Hint: Relative speed = 60 - 6 = 54 km/hr

54x5
48
metres.
Ex.:
Two trains are moving in the same direction at 50 km

hr and 30 km/hr. The faster train crosses a man in the
slower train in 18 seconds. Find the length of the
faster train.
Soln: Applying the above theorem, we have
15 m/sec
the required length = ^ ( 5 0 - 30)x 18 = 100 m.
110 _1
Exercise
.-. required time = - J T * * seconds.

-
1.
4. a
5. a
25
m/sec
6. d; Hint: Relative speed = (55 -10) km/hr = I - y

.-. Time taken by the train to pass the man
550 x sec = 44 sec
25)
7. a; Hint: Let the speed of the train be x m/sec
Speed of man
m/sec =
Relative speed
100
18x + 25
18
25
m/sec
18
25
18+25
x+m/sec =
18j
18
36
m/sec
'225^
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Two trains travel in the same direction at 56 km and 29

km an hour and the faster train passes a man in the slower
train in 16 seconds. Find the length of the faster train,
a) 100 m
b)120m
c) 124 m
d) Data inadequate
2. Two trains are moving in the same direction at 25 km/hr
and 15 km/hr. The faster train crosses a man in the slower
train in 9 seconds. Find the lerigth of the faster train.
a)50m
b)75m
c)25m
d)30m
train in 12 seconds. Find the length of the faster train.
a)30m
b)40m
c)20m
d)50m
a)45m
b)60m
c)75m
d)50m
Answers
m/sec
l.b
225 18
x km/hr = 45 km/hr
18 5
'25^
8. a; Hint: Relative speed = (40 -35) km/hr
m/sec
U8
Time taken by the trains in passing each other
2.c
3.a
4.d
Rule 6
Theorem: A train running atx km/hr takes t seconds to
x
pass a platform. Next it takes t seconds to pass a man

walking aty km/hr in the opposite direction, then the length
2
of the train is (x + y)t

18
'25
= Time taken to cover (110 + 90) m at
metres and that of the plat-
m/sec
formis T T M ' I ~ 2)~yh] metres.
t
9. a
200x18
= 144 sec
25
10. b
1o
Ex.:
A train running at 25 km/hr takes 18 seconds to pass

a platform. Next, it takes 12 seconds to pass a mar;
Trains
walking at 5 km/hr in the opposite direction. Find the
length of the train and that of the platform.
Soln: Detail Method:
Speed of the train relative to man = 25 + 5 = 30 km/hr
i
-MX-m/sec
Rule 7
Theorem: Two trains are moving in opposite directions at
x km/hr andy km/hr (wherex >y), ifthefaster train crosses
a man in the slower train in t seconds, then the length of the
,
faster train is given by
metres.
Distance travelled in 12 seconds at this speed
= xl2 = 100
3
Length of the train = 100 m
Ex.:
125
Speed of train - 25 km/hr = 25 x r r -
lo
m/sec
Two trains are moving in the opposite direction at 50

km and 40 km/hr. The faster train crosses a man in the
slower train in 3 seconds. Find the length of the faster
train.
the required length of the train
lo
Distance travelled in 18 sees at this speed
= (50 + 40)x30 = 75 m
18
' '
v
125
= _ x l 8 = 125 m.
18
.-. length of train + length of platform = 125 m
.-. length of platform = 125- 100 = 25m
Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem, we
have,
Exercise
1.
2.
the length of the train = ^ (25 + 5)x 12 = 100 m and
the length of the platform =-^-[25(l8-12)-5xl2]

= x90 = 25 m.
1O
18
Exercise
1.
3.
A train running at 36 km/hr takes 12 seconds to pass a

platform. Next it takes 6 seconds to pass a man running
at the rate of 9 km/hr in the opposite direction. Find the
length of the train and length of the platform.
a)75m,45m
b)70m,50m
c) 65 m, 35 m
d) Data inadequate
platform. Next, it takes 10 seconds to pass a man walking
at 12 km/hr in the opposite direction. Find the length of
the train.
a)50m
b)100m
c)75m
d)120m
at 4 km/hr in the opposite direction. Find the length of
the p\atform.
a)40m
b)26m
2.b
2
d) 2 6 -
Answers
1. a; Hint: Let the speed of the goods train be y km/hr
Now, applying the given rule, we have
5
(50 +y)9 = 187.5
18
y = 25 km/hr
3.a
4.d
2.c
Rule 8
Theorem*. A train running at x km/hr takes f, seconds to
pass a platform. Next it takes t seconds to pass a man
walking aty km/hr in the same direction, then the length of
2
the train is
Answers
l.a
2
c) 4 0 -
4.
A man sitting in the train which is travelling at the rate of

50 km per hour observes that it takes 9 seconds for a
goods train travelling in the opposite direction to pass
him. If the goods train is 187.5 metres long, find its speed,
Two trains are moving in the opposite direction at 24 km
a) 25 m
b)30m
c)20m d) Data inadequate
train in 10 seconds. Find the length of the faster train,
a) 50 m
b)75m
c)40m
d)150m
a)80m
b)100m
c)110m
d)90m
5.
:(*-v>
18
metres and that ofthe platform is
3.d
18
t )+yt ] metres.
2
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platform,
a) 200 m
Ex.:
A train running at 25 km/hr takes 18 seconds to pass

a platform. Next, it takes 9 seconds to pass a man
walking at 5 km/hr in the same direction. Find the
length of the train and that of the platform.
Soln: Detail Method: Speed of the train relative to man
5 *\
25-5 = 20 km/hr =20x = m/sec
18 9
b)190m
c)210m
d)100m
Answers
Lb
2.c
3.a
4.c
Rule 9
rfteorem: L mates Cong train crosses a bridge of length
metres in T seconds. Time taken by the train to cross
L+ L
metres is given byL + L
platform of
= y x 9 =50m
.-. Length of the train = 50 m

5 125
Speed of the train = 25 km/hr = 25 x = rn/sec
lo
lo

125
-xl8 = 125 m
18
.-. length of train + length of platform = 125 m
.-. length of platform = 125 - 50 = 75 m
have
the length of the train = ~(25- 5)x 9 = 50
Ex.:
150 metres long train crosses a platform of length 25^

metres in 30 seconds. Find the time for train to c~
a bridge of 130 metres.
According to the question,
speed of the train =
280x3 - 2 1 seconds.
40
Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem, e
have the
the length of the platform = -^[25(l8-9)+5x9]
...
(130 + I50)x30 280x30 ,
read time =
'=
= 21 sees.
150 + 250
400
1O
Exercise
1.
Exercise
2.
3.
4.
A train running at 35 km per hour takes 18 seconds to

pass a platform. Next, it takes 12 seconds to pass a man
walking at the rate of 5 km/hr in the same direction. Find
the length of the train and that of the platform.
a)50m,75m
b) 100m, 75m
c) 75 m, 25 m
d) None of these
platform. Next it takes 10 seconds to pass a man walking
at the rate of 7 km/hr in the same direction. Find the
length of the platform and the length of the train.
a)25m,50m b)45m,85m c)50m,75m d)50m,80m
at 12 km/hr in the same direction. Find the length of the
train.
a)40m
b)50m . c)44m
d)42m
at 18 km/hr in the same direction. Find the length of the
40
m/sec
3
.-. required time =
= x270 = 15x5 = 75 m.
150+250
30
In the second case train has to cover (150 + 130) metres.
1O
1.
seconds.
4.
A train speeds pasj a pole in 15 seconds and speeds

pasf a platform of 100 metres in 30 seconds. Its length (
metres) is
[Bank PO Exam, 1989}
a)200
b)100
c)50
d) Data inadequate
75 metres long train crosses a platform of length 125
metres in 20 seconds. Find the time for train to cross a
bridge of 65 metres.
11 21
d) _ sec
2
bridge of230 metres.
a) 45 sec
b) 50 sec
c) 40 sec
d) 54 sec
bridge of 115 metres.
a) 12 sec
b) 18 sec
a) 18 sec
b) 15 sec
c) 14 sec
c) 16 sec
d) 12 sec
Answers
1. b; Hint: Here
= 0 because in place of bridge, pole has
been given in the question.
.-. required answer =

1c
{L
1 + 0 36 = 15
+ 100
tance between A and B is
.-. L=100m
3.b
4.c
x+ y
d km. or
x-y
Sum of speeds
Distance=Difference in distance x
^
.
D i f f
Rule 10
s p e g d s
Theorem: IfL metres long train crosses a bridge or a platEx.:

form of length metres in Tseconds, then the time taken
hr train to cross a pole is given by
L + Li ) seconds.
strative Example
120 metres long train crosses a tunnel of length 80
metres in 20 seconds. Find the time for train to cross
a man standing on a platform of length 130 metres.
: Detail Method:
Two trains start at the same timefromHyderabad and

Delhi and proceed towards each other at the rate of
80 km and 95 km per hour respectively. When they
meet, it is found that one train has travelled 180 km
more than the other. Find the distance between Delhi
and Hyderabad.
Soln: Detail Method-I: Faster train moves 95 - 80 = 15 km
more in 1 hr.
120+80
Speed of the train =
20 = '0 m/sec
Time taken by train to cross the man =
120
= 12 sees.
10
Here length of the platform is given to confuse the
student. Because it is of no use in solving the above
example.
have
the required time =
120x20
120+80
M
1
seconds.
lse
60 metres long train crosses a tunnel of length 40 metres
m 10 seconds. Find the time for train to cross a man
standing on a platform of length 65 metres,
a) 6 sec
b) 8 sec
c) 5 sec
d) 4 sec
2. 240 metres long train crosses a tunnel of length 160
man standing on a platform of length 260 metres,
a) 12 sec
b) 18 sec
c) 24 sec
d) 30 sec
100 metres long train crosses a tunnel of length 60 metres
in 16 seconds. Find the time for train to cross a man
standing on a platform of length 65 metres,
a) 12 sec
b) 11 sec
c) 8 sec
d) 10 sec
ers
2.c
3.d
Rule 11
m: Two trains start at the same time from A and B
proceed towards each other at the rate ofx km/hr and
r respectively. When they meet it is found that one
has travelled d km more than the other. Then the dis-
.-. faster train moves 180 km more in x 180 = 12

hrs.
Since, they are moving in opposite directions, they
cover a distance of80 + 95 = 175 km in 1 hr.
,-, in 12 hrs they cover a distance = 175 x 12=2100 km
.-. distance = 2100 km
Detail Method I I :
Hyderabad
Delhi
:
1
y km
xkm
Let the train started from Delhi, covers x km of the
distance and the train started from Hyderabad covers
y km of the distance when they meet.
From the question,
x - y = 180 km (i)
1
95
and
80
7
19
* - . * n g * -
Put the value of x of equation (ii) into equation (i)

19
16
y - y = 180
.-. y=960km
or,x-y = 180 km
.-. x=960+180= 1140 km
/. the distance between Hyderabad and Delhi
= 1140 + 960 = 2100 km
have
Sum of speed
Distance = Difference in distance >< Diff. in speed
180x = 2100 km
15
466

.-. Total distance = 110 km = 40x + 50 (x - 2)
Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem, e
have
Exercise
1.
Two trains start at the same time from Patna and Gaya
and proceed towards each other at the rate of 60 km and
40 km per hour respectively. When they meet, it is found
that one train has travelled 20 km more than the other.
Find the distance between Gaya and Patna.
a) 100km
b)80km
c) 120km
d)90km
2. Two trains start at the same time from Ranchi and
Rourkela and proceed towards each other at the rate of
85 km and 63 km per hour respectively. When they meet,
it is found that one train has travelled 11 km more than
the other. Find the distance between Rourkela and
Ranchi.
a) 84 km
b) 148 km
c)74km d) None of these
3. Two trains start at the same time from Allahabad and
Kanpur and proceed towards each other at the rate of 73
km and 47 km per hour respectively. When they meet, it
is found that one train has travelled 13 km more than the
other. Find the distance between Kanpur and Allahabad,
a) 70km
b)60km
c)75km
d)65km
4. Two trains start at the same time from Lucknow and
Jaunpur and proceed towards each other at the rate of
75 km and 65 km per hour respectively. When they meet,
it is found that one train has travelled 10 km more than
the other. Find the distance between Jaunpur and
Lucknow.
110 + 2x50 210 7

1
= = 2 - hnJ
90 3
3 H
40 + 50
Note: The above example may be put as "Two stations A
and B are 110 km apart on a straight line. One trail
starts from A at 8 am and travels towards B at 40 ka
per hour. Another train starts from B at 10 am and
travels towards A at 50 km per hour. At what time wil
they meet?
the required time
110 + (l0 aw-8 am)x50
Soln: 8am + -
= 8am +
40 + 50
210
90
10.20 am.
Exercise
1.
Two stations A and B are 110 kms apart on a straight

line. One train startsfromA at 7 AM and travels towards
B at 20 km/hr speed. Another train startsfromB at 8 AM
and travels towards A at 25 km/hr speed. At what time
will they meet?
[Railways, 1989|
a) 9 AM
b)10AM
c) 11 AM
d) None of these
2. Two stations A and B are 60 km apart on a straight line.
a)75km
b)65km
c)80km
d) 140km
A train startsfromA towards B at the rate of 20 km/hr. 3
hours later another train starts from B and travels toAnswers
wards A at the rate of 25 km/hr. When will the first train
La
2.c
3.b
4.d
meet to the second train?
Rule 12
a)lhr
b)2hrs
c)3hrs
d)4hrs
Theorem: Two stations A and B are D km apart on a straight
3. Two stations A and B are 145 km apart on a straight line.
line. A train starts from A towards B at x km/hr. t hours A tram startsfromA towards B at the rate of 25 km/hr. 1
later another train starts from B towards A aty km/hr. The hours later another train starts from B and travels totime after which the train starting from A will meet the wards A at the rate of 35 km/hr. When will thefirsttrain
a)3hrs
b)2hrs
c)l'/ hrs d)214hrs
train startingfrom B is x + y hours.
4. A train startsfromstation A at 9 am and travels at 50 km
hr towards station B, 210 km away. Another train starts
from station B at 11 am and travels at 60 km/hr towards
Ex.:
Two stations A and B are 110 km apart on a straight
station A. At what time will they meet and at what disline. A train starts from A towards B at the rate of 40
tancefromA?
km/hr. 2 hours later another train starts from B and
a) 12 noon, 150 km
b) 11 am, 100 km
travels towards A at the rate of 50 km/hr. When will
the first train meet to the second train?
c) 10am, 50 km
d) 1 pm, 200 km
Soln: Detail Method: Let the first train meet the second x
Answers
hrs after it starts, then
Lb
2.c
3.a
2
40* + (x -2)x 50 = 110 .... (see note)

Distance covered by the first train = 40x km
The second train starts 2 hrs after the first starts its
journey, so the distance covered by the second train
= 50(x-2)
210 + (lla-w-9am)60
50 + 60
= 9 am + 3 hours = 12 noon
and the required distance from A
= Distance travelled by the first train = 3 x 50 = 150 km
4. a; Hint: Required answer = 9 am+
IATH
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Trains
a) 150m
b)100m
c) 250 m
d) Data inadequate
Theorem: A train passes by a stationary man standing on2 A man standing on a railway platform noticed that a
the platform or a pole in r, seconds andpasses by the plat- train took 21 seconds to completely pass through the
station, which was 88 metres long and that it took 9
form completely in t seconds. If the length ofthe platform
seconds in passing him. Find the length of the train, and
the rate of the train in kilometres per hour,
is 'p' metres, then the length of the train is
metres
a) 198 m, 26 km/hr
b) 66 m, 26.4 km/hr
c) 132 m, 25 km/hr
d) Data inadequate
m/sec. Or Length of 3. A man is standing on a railway bridge which is 50 metres
and the speed of the train is
Rule 13
train
the
Length of the platform ^ (Time taken to cross a ^
Difference in time [stationary pole or man) and
speed of the train
Length of the platform

Difference in time
Ex.:
A train passes by a stationary man standing on the

platform in 7 seconds and passes by the platform
completely in 28 seconds. I f the length of the platform is 330 metres, what is the length of the train?
Soln: Detail Method: Let the length of the train be x m.
Then speed of the train = m per sec.
And also the speed of the train
x + 330
28 m per sec.
Both the speeds should be equal, ie, -
x+330
28
Answers
7x330
21 = 110 m
Quicker Approach: The train covers its length in 7
seconds and covers its length plus length of platform
in 28 seconds. That is, it covers the length of the
platform in 28 - 7 = 21 seconds.
Now, since it covers 330 m in 21 seconds.
330
110 m
Distance covered in 7 seconds = y j ~
La
Thus we get a direct formula as:

Length of train
of rplatform
^ ,
= Length
5
Difference in time
stationary pole or man
x T i m e
t0
c r o s s
2. b; Hint: Length of the train =
Exercise
A train passes a pole in 15 seconds and passes a platform 100 m long in 25 seconds. Find its length.
88x9
:66 m
11-9
88
18 132
Speed of the train = . x =
= 26.4 km/hr
21-9 5
3. a
4. a
5. a; Hint: Speed of the train = 54 km/hr = 54x5 = 15 m/sec
18
Now, applying the given theorem, we have
= ^ x 7 = 110m.
21
1.
seconds but himself in 2 seconds. Find the length of the

train and its speed.
a)40m,72km/hr
b) 30 m, 92 km/hr
c)42m,75km/hr
d)4m,70km/hr
4. A railway train travelling at a uniform speed, clears a
platform 200 metres long in 10 seconds and passes a
telegraph post in 6 seconds. Find the length of the train
and its speed.
a)300m, 180km/hr
b)200m, 180km/hr
c) 300 m, 50 km/hr
d) 200 m, 50 km/hr
5. A train passes a station platform in 36 seconds and a
man standing on the platform in 20 seconds. If the speed
of the train is 54 km/hr, find the length of the platform.
a)240m
b)120m
c)160m
d)140m
6. The train crosses a man standing on a platform 150 metres
long in 10 seconds and crosses the platform completely
in 22 seconds. Find the length and speed of the train,
a) 125 m, 12 m/sec
b) 120m, 25 m/sec
c) 125 m, 12.5 m/sec
d) Data inadequate
or, 28x-7x = 7x330
150 km
long. He finds that a train crosses the bridge in 4 ^
15 =
P
.-. p=15x 16 = 240m
36-20
6.c
Rule 14
Theorem: Two stations A and B are D km apart on a straig

line. A train startsfrom A and travels towards Batx km/h
Another train, starting from B't' hours earlier, trvels t
468
wards A aty km/hr. The time after which the train starting
D-ty
fromA will meet the train startingfrom Bis
hours.
x+y J
a) 3 hrs
3.
Ex.:
Two stations A and B are 110 km apart on a straight

line. A train startsfromA and travels towards B at 40
km/hr. Another train, starting from B 2 hours earlier,
travels towards A at 50 km/hr. When will thefirsttrain
Soln: Detail Method: Let the first train meet the second
train x hours after it starts, then
40x+(x+2)x50=110
[Distance covered by the first train = 40* km
The second train starts 2 hrs earlier than the first starts
its journey, so the distance covered by the second
train = 50(x + 2)
.-. Total distance = 110 km = 40* + 50(x + 2)]
or,40x + 50x+100=110
90x=10
1
x=-
60 20 , 2
hrs = = = 6 j minutes.
8am +
110-(l0am-8am)x50
40 + 50
Lb
b) 1^ hrs
c)2 hrs
2.a
3.c
Theorem: If a train I metres long moving at a speed of x

km/hr crosses another train in t seconds, then time taken by
18
// to cover its own length is given by "T"
b) 1 hr
c) 1 i hrs
d) 2^- hrs
Two stations A and B are 145 km apart on a straight line.

A train startsfromA and travels towards B at 15 km/hr.
Another train, starting from B 1 hr earlier, travels towards A at 25 km/hr. When will the first train meet to the
second train?
seconds.
18f /
Case -I: If ^ I
j < t, trains are moving in the same direc-
tion.
Case- II: If
\X;
> t, trains are moving in opposite direc-
tion.
Ex.:
A train 105 metres long moving at a speed of 54 km

per hour crosses another train in 6 seconds. Then
which of the following is true?
(a) Trains are moving in the same direction.
(b) Trains are moving in the opposite direction.
(c) The other train is not moving.
(d) Data inadequate
Soln: Applying the above theorem, first
18 / 18 105 _
find the value of
-JT - I seconds
5 x 5 54
7 seconds > 6 seconds
Hence trains are moving in the opposite direction ie
(b) is the correct answer.
x
a)2hrs
d) 2 - hrs
Rule 15
8.6 a.m. (approx).

A train starts from A and travels towards B at 35 km/hr.
Another train, starting from B 30 minutes earlier, travels
towards A at 40 km/hr. When will the first train meet to
the second train?
Answers
Exercise
1.
d)l

A train starts from A and travels towards B at 23 km/hr.
Another train, starting from B 30 minutes earlier, travels
towards A at 32 km/hr. When will the first train meet to
the second train?
a) 1 hr

have
110-50x2 1
hrs= 6 minthe required time
50 + 40
utes.
Note: Above example may be put as the following
"Two stations A and B are 110 km apart on a straight
line. A train starts from A at 10 am and travels towards B at 40 km per hour. Another train starting from
B at 8 am travels towards A at 50 km per hour. At what
time will they meet?
Soln: They will meet at
c) 2 - hrs
b) 2 hrs
Exercise
1.
A train 100 metres long moving at a speed of 36 km per

hour crosses another train in 8 seconds. Then which of
the following is true?
a) Trains are moving in the same direction.
b) Trains are moving in the opposite direction.
c) The other train is not moving.
d) Data inadequate
2. A train 125 metres long moving at a speed of 45 km per
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469
Trains
hour crosses another train in 12 seconds. Then which of
the following is true?
a) Trains are moving in the same direction.
b) Trains are moving in the opposite direction.
c) The other train is not moving.
d) Data inadequate
4.
Answers
l.b
are moving in the same direction,

a) 12 sec
b) 24 sec
c) 28 sec
d) 16 sec
Two trains of the same length but with different speeds
pass a static pole in 8 seconds and 12 seconds respectively. In what time will they cross each other when they
are moving in the same direction,
a) 58 sec
b) 38 sec
c) 46 sec
d) 48 sec
Answers
2.a
l.c
Rule 16
2.a
3.b
4.d
Rule 17
Theorem: Two trains of the same length but with different
speeds pass a static pole in t seconds and t seconds re-Theorem: Two trains of the same length but with differen
speeds pass a static pole in /, seconds and t seconds re
spectively. They are moving in the same direction. The time
spectively. They are moving in the opposite directions. T
2Ul<2
they will take to cross each other is given by
sec\<2
time they will take to cross each other is given by
V'l
onds.
seconds.
y
Ex.:

pass a static pole in 4 seconds and 5 seconds respectively. In what time will they cross each other when
they are moving in the same direction?
Soln: Detail Method: Let the length of the trains be x m.
x
x
m/s & m/s.
4 m.
5
Total distance to be travelled = 2JC
Relative speed when they are moving in the same
Ex.:

pass a static pole in 4 seconds and 5 seconds respectively. In what time will they cross each other when
they are moving in the opposite direction.
Soln: Detail Method: Relative speed when they are moving
The speeds of the two trains
x x 9x
: 20
4 5
.
9x _ 40
4
.-. required time = * " - -4 seconds.
zO y
y
Quicker Method: When they are moving in opposite
directions:
in opposite directions
direction - - - m/sec.
4 5 20
.-. required time = 2x* - 40 seconds.
Quicker Method: When they are moving in the same
direction:
2(4x5)
40 seconds.
Time =
5-4
:
Exercise
are moving in the same direction.
a) 1 hr
b) 50 sec
c) 1 min
d) 60 min
2. Two trains of the same length but with different speeds
are moving in the same direction.
a) 36 sec
b) 30 sec
c) 40 sec
d) 42 sec
3. Two trains of the same length but with different speeds
pass a static pole in 4 seconds and 6 seconds respectively.In what time will they cross eachother when they
1.
m / S C C
- i
2(4x5) 40 .4
Time T ~ "7T 4 seconds.
5+4
9
9
=
Exercise
1.

are moving in the opposite direction.
16
a) sec
b)5 sec
c)6 sec
d)
14
sec

pass a static pole in 10 seconds and 15 seconds respectively. In what time will they cross eachother when they
are moving in the opposite direction,
a) 13 sec
b) 11 sec
c) 12.5 see d)12 sec
pass a static pole in 12 seconds and 18 seconds respectively. In what time will they cross eachother when they
are moving in the opposite direction.
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a) 14 sec
b) 13.4 sec
c) 14.4 sec
d) 15 sec
8 seconds respectively. In what time will they cross each

other when they are moving in the same direction?
a) 130 sec
b) 128 sec c) 132 sec
d) 136 sec
Answers
La
3.c
2.d
Answers
Rule 18
La
2.c
Theorem: Two trains of the length /, and l m respectively

2
3.c
Rule 19
with different speeds pass a static pole in /, seconds and t

Theorem: Two trains of the length /, mand l m respecseconds respectively. When they are moving in the same
tively with different speeds pass a static pole in /, seconds
2
direction, they will cross each other in

1<2
sec-
and t seconds respectively. When they are moving in the

opposite direction they will cross each other in
2
onds.
Two trains of the length 100 m and 125 m respectively
with different speeds pass a static pole in 4 seconds
and 7 seconds respectively. In what time will they
cross each other when they are moving in the same
direction?
Length of the trains are 100 m and 125 m
hh
Ex.:
The speeds of the trains =
100
125
m/sec and - y ml
Ex.:
Two trains of the length lOOmand 125 m respectively

with different speeds pass a static pole in 4 seconds
cross each other when they are moving in the opposite direction?
Lengths of the trains are 100 m and 125 m
sec
Total distance to be travelled = 100 + 125 = 225 m
Relative speed when they are moving in the same
direction
100
4
125 _ 175-125
7 ~
7
50
100
125
Speeds of the trains = = 25 m/sec and z~ ml
4
7
sec
Total distance to be travelled =100+125=225m
Relative speed when they are moving in the opposite
m/sec.
225x7 , , .
.-. required time = - 3 1 . 5 seconds.
125 300
direction = 25 + ~z~ ~
m/sec
7
7

have
the required time
.-. required time =
(100 + I25)x4x7
225x4x7
7x100-4x125
200
2.
3.

with different speeds pass a static pole in 8 seconds and
14 seconds respectively. In what time will they cross
each other when they are moving in the same direction?
a) 63 sec
b) 64 sec
c) 72 sec
d) 81 sec
each other when they are moving in the same direction?
a) 150 sec b) 75 sec
c) 200 sec d) None of these
225x7
...
= 5.25 seconds.

have
63
- -31.5 sec.
(100 + I25)x4x7
225x4x7
the required time- (
) ( xl25)
~llW~
Exercise
1.
seconds.
\i
+t
7 x l 0 0
= 5.25 seconds.
Exercise
1.

with different speeds pass a static pole in 1 min and 3
min respectively. In what time will they cross each other
when they are moving in the opposite direction?
5
a) - sec
b) 100 sec
c) 120 sec
d) 50 sec

'
\ -
when they are moving in theopposite direction?

a) 150 min
b) 4 min 48 sec
Required time =
. 10
c) 4 min
Quicker Method: Applying the case-II of the above

theorem, we have
d) None of these

when they are moving in the opposite direction?
c)
225
the required time =
1.
d) None of these
min
2.
Answers
l.b
2.c
3.a
Rule 20
Theorem: Two trains of the length l m and l m with the
x
3.
= 4.5 seconds.

with the same speeds pass a static pole in 6 seconds and
other when they are moving in opposite direction.
a) 4.5 sec
b) 5.5 sec
c) 6 sec
d) 6.5 sec
other when they are moving in opposite direction.
a) 8 sec
b) 6 sec
c) 9 sec
d) 7.5 sec
each other when they are moving in opposite direction,
a) 8 sec
b) 10 sec
c) 9 sec
d) 9.5 sec
same speed pass a static pole in ?, and t seconds respectively.

Case I: When they are moving in the same direction, they
cannot pass each other.
Answers
Case II: When they are moving in the opposite direction,
l.b
2.a
they will cross each other in | '
4+5
9
- 4 . 5 seconds.
Exercise
235
b) - j j - min
225
a)
31 min
100 + 125
3.c
Rule 21
seconds ie
Theorem: Two trains of length /, mand l m respectively

run on parallel lines of rails. When running in the same
direction the faster train passes the slower one in t seconds, but when they are running in opposite directions with
the same speeds as earlier, they pass each other in t seconds. Then the speed of each train is given as thefollowing.
2
average of the two times.
EXJ

with the same speeds pass a static pole in 4 seconds
cross each other when they are moving in
(i) the same direction
(ii) opposite directions.
Soln: (i) Applying the case-I of the above theorem, they
cannot pass each other.
Proof: Length of the trains = 100 m and 125 m
100
125
Speed of the two trains = and
4
5 ;
= 25 m/sec = same.
Because they are moving with the same speed relative speed wiJJ be zero. Hence they will never cross
each other,
(ii) Detail Method:
Length of the trains = 100 m and 125 m
Speed of the two trains =
100
125
and ~j- = 25 m/sec
Relative speed = 25 + 25 = 50 m/sec
Speed of thefaster train =

speed of the slower train =
m/sec and the

v Hh J
m/sec.
Thus a generalformula for the speed is given as

Average length of two trains
1
Opposite direction's time
1
Same direction's time
Ex.:
Two trains of length 100 m and 80 m respectively run

on parallel lines of rails. When running in the same
direction the faster train passes the slower one in 18
seconds, but when they are running in opposite directions with the same speeds as earlier, they pass
each other in 9 seconds. Find the speed of each train.
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Soln: Detail Method: Let the speeds of the trains be x m/s
and y m/s.
When they are moving in the same direction,
the relative speed = {x-y) m/s
x-y =
100+80
18
Similarly, x + y-
= 20
Exercise
Two trains, each 80 m long, pass each other on parallel
lines. If they are going in the same direction, the faster
one takes one minute to pass the other completely. If
they are going in different directions, they completely
pass each other in 3 seconds. Find the rate of each trains
in m per second.
other train in T seconds.

Then the length of
[7i(S, + S )-T (S
2
-S )]
2
18
the
on parallel lines. They take 7 ^ seconds when running

/
1
in opposite directions and 37 seconds when running
in the same direction, to pass each other. Find their speeds
in km per hour.
d) None of these
Two trains, 130 and 110 metres long, while going in the
same direction, the faster train takes one minute to pass
the other completely. If they are moving in opposite direction, they pass each other completely in 3 seconds.
Find the speed of trains.
a) 24 m/sec, 19 m/sec
b) 42 m/sec, 3 8 m/sec
c) 40 m/sec, 36 m/sec
d) Data inadequate
faster
train
metres and the length of the
slower train = ^ ( S j -S ) metres.

2
1o
Ex.:
Two trains can run at the speed of 54 km/hr and 36

km/hr respectively on parallel tracks. When they are
running in opposite directions they pass each other
in 10 seconds. When they are running in the same
direction, a person sitting in the faster train observes
that he passes the other train in 30 seconds. Find the
length of the trains.
Soln: Detail Method: Speeds of trains in metres per seconds is 15 m/s and 10 m/s respectively. Let the length
of faster & slower trains be x m and y m respectively.
When they are running in opposite directions:
Relative speed = 15 + 10 = 25 m/s
Total length = (x+y) m
b) 28 m/sec, 25 m/sec
c) 26 m/sec, 24 m/sec
d) 28 m/sec, 25 m/sec
Two trains 200 metres and 175 metres long are running
3.
S km/hr respectively on parallel tracks. When they are
Solving the two equations

x= 15 m/s andy = 5 m/s
have
100 + 80^18+9"
the speed of the faster train =
2
U8x9,
27 "\
J
= 9d
' ^ m/s and
18x9j
the speed of the slower train
100 + 80 ' 1 8 - 9
5 m/s.
2
v 18x9
' 1
a) 28 m/sec, 25 m/sec
Theorem: Two trains can run at the speed of 5, km/lirand
running in opposite directions they pass each other in 7j

seconds. When they are running in the same direction, a
person sitting in thefaster train observes that he passes the
\0
100 + 80
Rule 22
x+y
:. time to cross each other
= 10
:. x+y = 250 ....(1)

In the second case, man passes the length of the
slower train (y) with a speed of (15 - 10) m/s = 5 m/s
v
Then time = ~ =30
.-. y=150m
.-. length of slower train = 150 m
And from(l),Jt= 100m
.-. Length of faster train = 100 m
have the
the length of the faster train
= [10(54 + 36)-30(54-36)] 18
= 360x =100mand
Answers
l.a
2.a
3.b
the length of the slower train = x 30[54 - 36] = 150 m.
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Trains
Exercise
Two trains running at the rates of 45 and 3 6 km an hour Ex:

respectively, on parallel rails in opposite directions, are
observed to pass each other in 8 seconds, and when
they are running in the same direction at the same rate
as before, a person sitting in the faster train observes
Soln:
that he passes the other in 30 seconds. Find the length
of the trains.
a) 105 m, 75 m
b) 50m, 25 m
c)120m,90m
d) 100m, 75m
2. A certain passenger train travels at the rate of 42 km/hr,
and a goods train whose length is half more than the
passenger train, travels at 33 km/hr. When the two are
travelling in the ame direction it takes 50 seconds for the
passenger &ais & ctear ite goodste-w.JJpw kmg does
it take the two trains to pass when they are travelling in
opposite directions?
a) 6 sec
b) 18 sec
c) 21 sec
d) 12 sec
3. Two trains run on parallel tracks at 90 km/hr and 72 km/hr
respectively. When they are running in the opposite directions they cross each other in 5 seconds. When they
are running in the same direction at speeds same as before a passenger sitting in the faster train sees the other
train passing him in 25 seconds. Find the length of each
train.
a) 225 m, 100 m
b)125 m, 200 m
c) 125 m, 100 m
d) Data inadequate
1.
A train overtakes two persons who are walking in the

same direction as the train is moving, at the rate of 2
km/hr and 4 km/hr and passes them completely in 9
and 10 seconds respectively. Find the speed and the
length of the train.
Detail Method: Speeds oftwo men are:
2km/hr=
5
^
1. a
7j(42+33)-50(42-33) _ 2
( 2-33)
~3
2. a; Hint:
50
m/s
Let the speed of the train be x m/s. Then relative
( 1
( 10
speeds are I ~~^ I m/s and I * ^ I m/s
Now, length oftrain = Relative Speed x Time taken to
pass a man
5
5"|
length of train = \ ^ J x9 =
100
45
55
10
xlO
9
m/s
x=
55 18
.-. speed of the train = = 22 km/hr and
x
9=
'55
5'
9 = 50
m.
^9 9,
9J
have
the length of the train
length of the train
Answers
5
5 10
9 m/s and 4 km/hr =
^ "~
Diff. in Speed of two men x T, x T _5_

(T -T,)
18
2
50x27
= 6 sec
T. =
3x75
where T, and T are times taken by the train to pass

the two men, all in the same direction.
3.c
Rule 23
Theorem: A train overtakes two persons who are walking
in the same direction as the train is moving, at the rate of
(4-2)x9xl0
Thus in this case
10-9
5
x = 50m
18
M km/hr and M km/hr and passes them completely in

x
T seconds and T seconds respectively. Speed ofthe train

X
Speed of the train
MT
2
MT
MT
X
m/sec or
18
M T
T -T
2
km/hr and
10-9
~(M -M )T T
the length of the train is given by
T -T
2
72-71
4x10-2x9
_5_
18
km/hr
=22 km/hr.
Exercise
1.
A train 75 metres long over took a person who was walk-
metres
Difference in speed of two men x T x T
metres.
x
or
ing at the rate of 6 km an hour, and passes him in 7
seconds. Subsequently it overtook a second person,
474
and passed him in 6 seconds. At what rate was the
2.
3.
4.
second person travelling?

a)lkm/hr
b)4km/hr
c)2km/hr
d)5km/hr
A train 75 metres long overtook a man who was walking
at the rate of 6 km/hr and passed him in 18 seconds.
Again, the train overtook a second person in 15 sec^
onds. At what rate was the second person travelling?
a)3km/hr
b)5 km/hr
c)8km/hr
d)9km/hr
A train overtakes two persons walking in the same direction at 5 km/hr and 8 km/hr respectively and completely passes them in 10 seconds and 12 seconds respectively. Find the length of the train,
a) 100m
b)125m
c)75m
d)50m
A train overtakes two persons walking in the same direction at 3 km/hr and 5 km/hr respectively and completely passes them in 10 seconds and 11 seconds respectively. Find the speed and length of the train.
550
b) 24 km/hr, m
560
18 M T -M{T
2
m/sec or
km/hr and the length of the
r,-7-,
{M -M )r T
2
m.
Ex.:
A train passes two persons who are walking in the

direction opposite which the train is moving, at the
rate of 5 m/s and 10 m/s in 6 seconds and 5 seconds
respectively. Find the length of the train and speed of
the train.
Soln: Detail Method: Let the speed of the train be x m/s.
Length of the train = (x + 5) 6 = (x + 10) 5
or,(x + 5)6 = O+10)5
.-. x = 20 m/s
and length of the train = (20 + 5) x 6 = 150 m.
have
5x10-6x5
;
20 m/sec and
65
(10-5)X6X5
the length of the train = - 7 ^
= 150 m.
65
the speed of the train =
d) None of these
550
c)
25
km/hr,
ym
Answers
1. c; Hint: Speed of the second person will be less than the

first. Because train takes more time to overtake first person than the second.
15x27
2x4
5
18
15 27
2 ~4
Exercise
1.
(6-x)
75
x = 2km/hr
2. a; Hint: Since the train takes lesser time to cross the second person than the first. Hence, speed of the second
person will be lesser than the first. Let the speed of the
second person be x km/hr.
Now, applying the given rule, we have
(6-s)l8xl5
= 75
18-15
18
or, 6-x-3 :.x = 3 km/hr
3.d
train is given by
a) 25 km/hr, - y m
or,
2.
3.
If a train overtake's two persons who are walking in the

same direction in which the train is going at the rate of 2
km/hr and 4 km/hr and passes them completely in 9 and
10 seconds. Find the length of train and its speed in km
per hour.
a) 50m, 22 km/hr
b) 52 m, 25 km/hr
c) 100 m, 44 km/hr
d) Data inadequate
A train passes two men walking in the direction opposite to the train at 7 m/sec and at 12 m/sec in 5 and 4
seconds respectively. Find the length of the train.
a) 100m
b)120m
c)75m
d)125m
A train passes two men walking in the direction opposite to the train at 3 m/sec and 5 m/sec in 6 seconds and
5 seconds respectively. Find the length of the train.
a)75m
b)80m
c)65m
d)60m
Answers
4.c
-,5
5
1. a; Hint: M, = 2 km/hr = 2 x = - m/sec
Theorem: A train passes two persons who are walking in
18 9
the direction opposite which the train is moving, at the rate
10
M , = 4 km/hr = 4 *
of A/, m/sec and M m/sec in T seconds and T seconds
18 m/sec
Rule 24
MT
respectively. Then the speed of the train is
2
-A/,7]
!-xl0-ix9
9
Speed of the train = 9
= m/sec
10-9
9
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rains
and another train of the 200 m length travelling in opposite direction in 10 seconds. Find the speed of the second train.
a) 108 km/hr
b) 90 km/hr
*- -)l0x9
c)72km/hr
d)81 km/hr
9 9)
3\ train 180 metres in length passes a pole in 20 seconds
= 50 m
.-. length of the train =
10-9
and another train of the 108 m length travelling in oppola
3.d
site direction in 18 seconds. Find the speed of the second train.
Rule 25
a) 21.6 km/hr
b) 25.2 km/hr
c)21.2
km/hr
d) 25.6 km/hr
Theorem: A train I , metres in length passes a pole in T
55 18
x = 22 km/hr
Answers
metres travel*
1,1
2.b .
*g in opposite direction in T seconds. T^ett the speed of
mconds and another train of the length
3.b
Rule 26
+e second train is
m/sec or
Theorem: If a train crosses I , mand
m long bridge or
platform or tunnel In 7] seconds and T seconds respec2
(T -T
X
18
km/hr.
trative Example
A train 100 metres in length passes a polefat10 seconds and another train of the same iengm/miVellirig
in opposite direction in 8 seconds. Find the speed of
the second train.
Detail Method:
Speed of the first train =
= 10 m/s
Relative speed in second case =

,i->i -till
100+100
= 25 m/.s
)u
.-. Speed of the second train = 25 - 10 15 m/s

18
or, 15x= 54 km/hr
have
tively, then the length of the train

lis i
{
the speed of the train is
10-8"!
10x8;
18
8. 5
120 18
= x = 54 km/hr.
o
5
lercise
A train 120 m in length passes a pole in 12 seconds and
another train of the length 100 m travelling in opposite
directions in 10 seconds. Find the speed of the train in
km per hour.
a)43.2 km/hr
b)43 km/hr
c) 44 km/hr
d) 43.5 km/hr
A train 150 metrer in length passes apole in 15 seconds
m/sec.
Ex.:
A train crosses 210 metres and 122 metres long bridge

in 25 seconds and 17 seconds respectively. Find the
length and speed of the train.
Soln: Detail Method: Let the length of the train L m and
speed o f the train be x m/sec.
According to the question equating the speed, ie
210+1 _ 122 + 1
=x
25 ~ 17
or,(210+L)17 = 25(122+L)
or,25L-17L=210* 17-122*25
520
= 65 m
25-17
8
.-. Length of the train = 65 metres
or, L =
the speed of the train
m and
l~ 2
210x17-122x25
210 + 65 275 . .
.-. speed (x) = = *r- = 11 m/sec
have
the length of the train
210x17-122x25 520
= 65 mand
25-17
o
4-..
210-122
25-17
88
T
U m / s e C
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Exercise
96 + 144
Relative speed in second case = = 10 m/s
1.
A train takes 18 seconds to pass completely through a

station 162 metres long and IS seconds to pass completely through another station 120 metres long. Find
' the length of the train and its speed in km/hr.
a) 90 metres, 50 km/hr
b) 90 metres, 50.4 km/hr
c) 92 metres, 50 km/hr
d) 92 metres, 50.4 km/hr
2. A train crosses 105 metres and 61 metres long bridge in
.-. speed of the second train

= speed of the first train - relative speed.
[See Note]
.-. speed of the second train =16m/s-10m/s
= 6 m/s
18 108 , 3
= 6 x = = 21-km/hr
have
the speed of the second train
12^ seconds and 8^- seconds respectively. Find the
3.
length and speed of the train.

a) 65 m, 11 m/sec
b) 32.5 m, 5.5 m/sec
c) 32.5 m, 11 m/sec
d) Data inadequate
A train crosses 420 metres and 244 metres long bridge in
50 seconds and 34 seconds respectively. Find the length
and speed of the train.
a) 130 m, 44 m/sec
b) 130 m, 22 m/sec
c) 130 m, 11 m/sec
d) 65 m, 11 m/sec
Answers
1. b;
Hint: Length of the train =
162x15-120x18
= 90
18-15
metres
Speed of the train
162-120
:
14 m/sec
18
5
18
4\ 2
4 xV
6)
144
24
96x18
. 18 108
3
- 6 = 6 x y = = 2 1 - km/hr
24x6
0 ]
[Note: In this case speed of the first train will be always more
than the speed of the second train, because, first train
crosses the second train travelling in the same direction.
.-. Relative speed = First speed - Second speed
or, Second speed = First speed - Relative speed]
Exercise
1.
A train 192 metres in length passes a pole in 12 seconds

and another train of the length 288 metres travelling in
^50.4 km/hr
the same direction in 48 seconds. Find the speed of the
second train.
2.c
3.c
a)42.6km/hr b) 32.4km/hr c)32 km/hr d)21.6 km/hr
2
A
train 72 metres in length passes a pole in 8 seconds
Rule 27
Theorem: A train L metres in length passes a pole in T
the same direction m 36 seconds. Find the speed of the
seconds and another train of the length L metres travel- second train.
a)14.4km/hr b)24km/hr c)15km/hr d)15.4km/hr
ling in the same direction in T seconds. The speed of the3. A train 144 metres in length passes a pole in 16 seconds
18
the same direction in 1 min 12 seconds. Find the speed
second train is
km/hr
or
TT
of the second train.
a) 14.4 km/hr
b)28.4km/hr
c) 104.4 km/hr
d) Data inadequate
T ~T
m/s.
T .T
Answers
14x!8
l.d
2.a
3.a
A train 96 metres in length passes a pole in 6 seconds
and another train of the length 144 metres travelling
in the same direction in 24 seconds. Find the speed of
the second train.
Rule 28
Ex.:
Speed of the first train
96
Theorem: A goods train and a passenger train are running

on parallel tracks in the same or in the opposite direction.
The driver of the goods train observes that the passenger
train coming from behind overtakes and crosses his train
completely in T seconds. Whereas a passenger on the passenger train marks that he crosses the goods train in Tx
16 m/s
Trains
477
seconds. If the speeds of the trains be in the ratio of a: b,

then the ratio of their lengths is given by
T\-Ti
Illustrative Examples
km/hr
or
'7
,
+1 =
or
'7 ?
=
p . 1 : A goods train and a passenger train are running on

.-. A : B = 5:3
parallel tracks in the same direction. The driver of the
goods train observes that the passenger train comhave
ing from behind overtakes and crosses his train comthe required ratio - ^ - = 1 = 5:3
pletely in 60 seconds. Whereas a passenger on the
40-25 3
passenger train marks that he crosses the goods train
in 40 seconds. I f the speeds of the trains be in the
Exercise
ratio of 1 :2, find the ratio of their lengths.
1. A goods train and a passenger train are running on parSoln: Detail Method: Suppose the speeds of the two trains
allel tracks in the same direction. The driver of the goods
are x m/s and Zx m/s respective^. Also, suppose that
(ram observes that the passenger train coming from bethe lengths of the two trains are A m and B m respechind overtakes and crosses his train completely in 30
tively.
seconds. Whereas a passenger on the passenger train
marks that he crosses the goods train in 20 seconds. If
A+B
the speeds of the trains be in the ratio of 1 : 2, find the

Then,
= 60
(1)
2x -x
ratio of their lengths.
a)3:2
b)3:l
c)2:l
d)4:l
and = 40
(2)
2.
A
goods
train
and
a
passenger
train
are
running
on par2x-x
Dividing (1) by (2) we have
train observes that the passenger train coming from beA+J3 60
hind overtakes and crosses his train completely in 40
A ~40
marks that he crosses the goods train in 30 seconds. I f
B . 3
B 1
or, l = ratio of their lengths.
o r
=
a)3:l
b)l:2
c)l:3
d)l:2
;.A:B = 2:1
1 A g&sds tram and a passenger Jre.w are wm'mg on parQokker Method; Applying the abxrve theorem, (?
allel tracks in the same direction. Thi driver of the goods
have
train observes that the passenger train coming from be40
hind overtakes and crosses his train completely in 50
= 40:20 = 2:1
the required ratio ,_
60-40
marks that he crosses the goods train in 25 seconds. I f
A goods train and a passenger train are running on
parallel tracks in the opposite directions. The pasratio of their lengths.
senger train crosses the goods train completely in 40
a)2:l
b)l:2
marks that he crosses the goods train in 25 seconds.
c) 3 :2
d) both trains will be of same length
If the speeds of the trains be in the ratio of 4: 5, find
4. A goods train and a passenger train are running on parthe ratio of their lengths.
Detail Method: Suppose the speeds of the two trains
train observes that the passenger train coming from beare Ax m/sec and Sx m/sec respectively. Also suphind overtakes and crosses his train completely in 15
pose that the lengths of the two trains are A m and B
m respectively.
marks that he crosses the goods train in 12 seconds. If
A+B
Then, = 40
( l ) and
ratio of their lengths.
4x + 5x
'
a)4:l
b)3:l
c)l:4
d)2:3
:
'7 I
7 +
A n
= 25.... )
4x + 5x
Dividing (1) by (2), we have
(2
Answers
l.c
2. a
'-i.d
4. a
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Rule 29
Theorem: A train after travelling d km meets with an
x
x
accident and then proceeds at ~ of its former speed and
536
or,D= = 134 km
4
.-. Distance which the train travels =134 km.
have
arrives at its destination /, hours late. Had the accident

occurred d kmfurther, It would have reached the destina2
speed of train =
6x4x6
= 48 km/hr
3^35-25")
4{ 60 J
tion only t hours late. The speed of the train is

2
24x35
km/hr and the distance which train travels is
and distance = 50 + ^ = 50+84 = 134 km
Note: A train after travelling d km meets with an accident

and then proceeds at
of its former speed and arx
t +
^l
h-h)
km.
rives at its destination f, hours late. Had the accident
Ex:
A train after travelling SO km meets with an accident
occurred d km behind, it would have reached the
3
' $
and then proceeds at of its former speed and arrives at its destination 35 minutes late. Had the accident occurred 24 km further, it would have reached
the destination only 25 minutes late. Find the speed
of the train and the distance which the train travels.
Soln: Detail Method: Let the speed of the ti ain be x km/hr
and the distance D km.
From the question we have,
destination only t hours late. The speed of the train
50 i (l>-50)4
x
3x
or,
D 35
x 60
150 + 4D-200
3x
or,
(D-74)4_>
3x
x
222+4D-296
3x
1-y)
is given by
km/hr and the distance is
given by a , + ^ L
km.
12D+Ix
I2x
or, 4Z>-7x = 200 ....(i)and

74
x
25
60
\2D+5x
\lx
4D-5x = 296 ...(ii)

Now, subtracting equation (i) from the equation (ii),
we have
2x=96
.-. x=48 km/hr
.-. Speed.ofthe train = 48 km/hr
To find the distance, put the value of JC in equation (ii)
4D-5x=296
or,4D-5x48=296
Ex.:
A train after travelling 50 km meets with an accident
3
and then proceeds at of its former speed and arrives at its destination 25 minutes late. Had the accident occurred 24 km behind, it would have reached
the destination only 35 minutes late. Find the speed
of the train and the distance travelled by the train.
Soln: Detail Method: Let the distance be D km and speed
be the x km/hr
From the question, we have
50 (D-50)4 D 25 D 5
+ i
3x
= _
60
= _
or,
150 + 4P-200 UD + 5x
3x
~ I2x
or,
4D-50
3x
12D + 5*
I2x
or, 16D-200 = 12D + 5x
12
MATH'
Trains
.-. 4D-5x = 200...(i)and
an.
leorem, v.e
then proceeds at ^ of its former speed and arrives at its

50-24
x
(fl-26)4 _ D 35_ Z) 7 _ \2D + lx

3JC
~ x
60 x 12 ~ 12*
destination 45 minutes late. Had the accident occurred

36 km further, it would have reached the destination only
15 minutes late. Find the speed of the train and the distance which the train travels.
a)216km/hr, 108km
b) 108 km/hr, 108 km
c) 206 km/hr, 180 km
d) Data inadequate
A train after travelling 60 km meets with an accident and
26 4D-104 _ l2D + 7x
' x
3x
\2x
|
= 48 km/hr
or,
78 + 4D-104
3x
\2D + lx
\2x
2
then proceeds at of its former speed and arrives at its
34 km
AD-26
or, 3x
an accident
or, 4D-7x = 104 ....(ii)

Now, subtracting equation (ii) from equation (i) we
have
2x=96
.-. x = 48 km/hr
Put the value of* in equation (i) and find the distance
(D)
or, 4D-5x48 = 200
or, 4D=200 + 240 = 440
eed and ar:he accident

reached the
of the train
distance is
\2D + lx
\2x
440
.-. D = = 110 km. .
4
have
'l--|24
the speed ofthe train
Answers
l.c
2.a
3.c
Rule 30
Theorem: A train after travelling d km meets with an
x
X
,u"' -. : i
accident and then proceeds at ~ of its former speed and
arrives at the terminus f, hours late. Had the accident hap-
6x4x6
3^35-25 V
4^ 60 J
an accident
destination 40 minutes late. Had the accident occurred

30 km further, it would have reached the destination only
20 minutes late. Find the speed of the train and the distance which the train travels,
a) 45 km/hr, 90 km
b) 60 km/hr, 120 km
c) 45 km/hr, 120 km
d) None of these
= 48
pened d km further on, it would have arrives t minutes

2
1--
km/hr and
peed and arlad the accilave reached
nd the speed
y the train,
m and speed
sooner. The speed of the train is

the distance = 50+
km/hr and
=50 + 60 = 110 km.
10
trcise
A train running from A to B meets with an accident 50
the distance is
kilometres from A, after which it moves with th of its
original speed, and arrives at B 3 hours late. Had the

accident happened 50 kilometres further on, it would
have been only 2 hours late. Find the original speed of
the train and the distance from A to B.
Ex.:
a) 30 km/hr, 200 km
b)33y km/hr, 200^-km
c ) 3 3 j krn/hr,200km
d) 3 0 i km/hr,200km
d t +d t
x
2 x
km.
A train after travelling 50 km meets with an accident

' " 4 \ -a and then proceeds at of its former rate and arrives
at the terminus 45 minutes late. Had the accident happened 20 km further on, it would have arrived 12 minutes sooner. Find the rate of the train and the distance.
Soln: Detail Method - 1 : Let the distance be D km and the
speed of the train be x km/hr.
From the question we have,
480
50
x
(D-50)5
4x
D
x
or,
200 + 5D-250
4x
45
60
D
x
.*. Usual time taken to travel 20 km = 48 min.
3
4
20
.-. Speed of the train per hour =
4Z) + 3x
From (1) we have,
4X
or, 5D-50 = 4D+3x

or, D-3x = 50
70 5D-350
or, +
x
4x
time taken to travel CB = 45 * 4 min = 3 hours

the distance CB = 25x3or75km
Hence the distance AB = the distance (AC + CB) =
(50+75) or 125 km.
have
1
l-jjx20
x20
(i)and
50 + 20 to-(50 + 20)}5
x
4x
= 25 km
x 6 0
D
x
45-12
60
D
x
11
20
20> + lbc
20x
280 + 5D-350 20D + 11*

4x
20x
or, 25D-350 = 20D + lbt
or, 5D-11* = 350 ....(ii)
Now, 5 x equation (i) - equation (ii), we have
4x =100
the required speed =
:5x;
4 12
A
x
4x x
5 5
5 60
=25 km/hr and
the required distance
or,
100
^
.' x = = 25 km/hr
4
.-. speed of the train = 25 km/hr
Put the value of x in equation (i) to find the value of
distance (D).
D-3x=50
or,D-3 *25 = 50
.-. D= 125km
.-. distance which train travels = 125 km.
Detail Method - I I : Let A be the starting place, B the
terminus, C and D the places where the accidents
take place.
A
C
D
B
I
I
I
I
By travelling at of its original rate, the train would
50x12 + 20x45
20 1
5)
4 f 45-33
5
60
4 1
x
5 5
' 25 km/hr
20x45
Distance= 50 + - = 50 + 75 = 125 km.
12
Exercise
1.
,.- U - _~ ..
- ~
.-. of the usual time taken to travel the distance
4
2.
1
and of the usual time taken to travel the distance
DB = (45-12) = 33 min ....(2)
Subtracting (2) from (1)
of the usual time taken to travel the distance CD
4
= 12 min
1500
= 125 km.
12
12
12
Note: The above example can be solved by applying the
previous theorem (ie Rule 29),
Here, t = 45 -12 = 33 min
Now, speed of the train
5 :
i ;' .
take of its usual time ie of its original time more.
4
4
CB=45min....(l)
600 + 900
A train after travelling 100 km meets with an accidera

3'
I
and then proceeds at of its former rate and arrives at
the terminus 48 minutes late. Had the accident happened
30 km further on, it would have arrived 24 minutes sooner
Find the rate of the train and the distance,
a) 50 km/hr, 160 km
b) 45 km/hr, 150km
c) 50 km/hr, 150 km
d) 50 km/hr, 120 km
then proceeds at of its former rate and arrives at the
3.
terminus 40 minutes late. Had the accident happened 45

km further on, it would have arrived 20 minutes sooner
a) 67.5 km/hr, 160 km
b) 67.5 km/hr, 180 km
c) 68 km/hr, 180 km
d) 72 km/hr, 180 km
A train after travelling 54 km meets with an accident anc
Trains
481
4d-l2x
d
,
or,
= - or,4d-\2x = 3d
3x
x
or, d = 12x
In 2nd case distance of accident site = (3* + 150) km
Distance left = d - (3x +150)
then proceeds at of its former rate and arrives at the

terminus 45 minutes late. Had the accident happened 36
km further on, it would have arrived 15 minutes sooner.
a) 48 km/hr, 189km
b) 48 km/hr, 180km
c) 42 km/hr, 190 km
d) None of these
3x + 150 , d-(3x + 150) d 7

+1+
'- = + x
75
2
xx
100
3x + 150 4rf-12x-600 \2x 5
or,
+
:
=
+ 3x
'
Answers
l.a
2.b
3.a
Rule 31
Theorem: A train meets with an accident' hours after
starting, which detains it for '$' hours, after which it pro-
= 12 or, d = \2x
ceeds at ~ of its original speed. It arrives at the destina-
3*+ 150
x
36*-600
3x
29
tion 't ' hours late. Had the accident taken place'd' km
or,
farther along the railway line, the train would have arrived
15*-50 29
or, = 100
x
2
;. original speed of the train = 100 km/hr
v distance (d)= 12*
.-. distance = 12 x 100 = 1200 km
have.
only *7 'hours late. The original speed of the train is given

3
x
y>
by
km/hr and the length of the trip is given by
or,
y
15ofl-d
= 100 km/hr and
the original speed =
km.
'3 A
4{
2)
Ex.:
A train meets with an accident 3 hours after starting,

which detains it for 1 hour, after which it proceeds at
75% of its original speed. It arrives at the destination
4 hours late. Had the accident taken place 150 km
farther along the railway line, the train would have
arrived only 3 ^ hours late. Find the length of the trip
and the original speed of the train.

Soln: Detail Method: Let the distance be d km and the initial speed be x km/hr.
As the accident taken place after 3 hours
Distance of accident site = 3x km
Distance left = (d - 3x) km
Es.
.
d
,
Total time taken, if no accident happened = hrs
X
Given is
, , d-3x
d
. 4d-\2x
3 + 1+
= + 4=>4+
xx- 75 x
3x
100
A
d ,
=+4
x
150
the required distance =
A
4
(4 ^
4+3 - - 1
^
"2j
= 300x4= 1200 km.

Note: 1. Change the percentage into fraction. In the above
75 _ 3
100 4"
2. In the above formula, detention time (t) has been
cancelled.
example 75%=
Exercise
1.

which detains it for 2 hours, after which it proceeds at
60% of its original speed. It arrives at the destination 5
hours late. Had the accident taken place 180 km farther
along the railway line, the train would have arrived only
4 hours late. Find the length of the trip and the original
speed of the train.
48:
a) 120krn/hr, 1830km
b) 120km/hr, 1380km
c) 100 km/hr, 1530 km
d) 100 km/hr, 1280km
which detains it for 1 hour, after which it proceeds at
40% of its original speed. It arrives at the destination 6
hours late. Had the accident taken place 200 km farther
along the railway line, the train wouldhave arrived only
5 hours late. Find the length of the trip and the original
speed of the train.
a) 300 knvhr, 1700km
b) 200 km/hr, 1650km
c)350km/hr, 1750km
d) 250 km/hr, 1700 km
have
the distance = 5
48
-x5 = 80 km/hr and
48-45
45x48
= 60 km.
48-45 60
1
Note: (1) In the formula for distance we have used to

60
change minutes into hours.
(2) We don't need to remember the formula for disAnswers
tance. Once we find the speed, we may use the
l.b
2.a
first information to find the distance.
45
Rule 32
Thus, distance = 80 x = 60 km
60
Theorem: A train covers a distance between station A and
Exercise
B in 7j hours. If the speed is reduced by x km/hr, it will 1.
A train covers a distance between stations A and B in 2

hours.
If the speed is reduced by 6 km/hr, it will cover the
cover the same distance in T hours, then the distance besame distance in 3 hours. What is the distance between
the two stations A and B (in km)? Also, find the speed of
xT T ^
km and the
tween the two stations A and B is
the train.
K 2 \J
a) 36 km, 18 km/hr
b) 42 km, 21 km/hr
c)18km,9km/hr
d) 28 km, 14 km/hr
*T
2 A train covers a distance between stations A and B in 1
speed of the train is given by
km/hr.
hour. If the speed is reduced by 4 km/hr, it will cover the
same distance in 3 hours. What is the distance between
Ex.: A train covers a distance between stations A and B
the train.
in 45 minutes. If the speed is reduced by 5 km/hr, it
a)8km,5km/hr
b)6km,6km/hr
will cover the same distance in 48 minutes. What is
c) 9 km, 6 km/hr
d) Data inadequate
the distance between the two stations A and B (in
3. A train covers a distance between stations A and B in 3
km)? Also, find the speed of the train.
hours. If the speed is reduced by 8 km/hr, it will cover the
Soln: Detail Method: Suppose the distance is x km and the
same distance in 6 hours. What is the distance between
speed of the train is y km/hr.
Thus we have two relationships:
the train.
a) 36 km, 12 km/hr
b) 40 km, 15 km/hr
x 45 3
3
( 1 ) - = 77 = T =
= T3
c) 48 km, 16 km/hr
d) Data inadequate
y 60 4
2
: > J C
48 4
4 / IK
(2)
= = - = > * = (y-5)
y - 5 60 5
5
From (1) and (2)
V
4x20
> > 7lor
T 7IJ
knvhr
Therefore speed = 80 km/hr and distance
o n
or
,=
Answers
l.a
2.b
3.c
Rule 33
Theorem: Two places P and Q are D km apart A train
leaves Pfor Q and at the same time another train leaves Q
for P. Both the trains meet Thours after they start moving.
If the train travelling from PtoQ travels x km/hrfaster or
slower than the other train, then the speed of the faster
8 0
x = - x 8 0 = 60 km
(D + Tx}
{D-Tx\
train is
_ km/hr and the slower train is
IT
km/hr.
Ex. 1: Two places P and Q are 162 km apart. A train leaves P
483
Trains
for Q and at the same time another train leaves Q for P.
Both the trains meet 6 hrs after they start moving. I f
the train travelling from P to Q travels 8 km/hr faster
than the other train, find the speed of the two trains.
Soln: Detail Method: Suppose the speeds of the two trains
are p km/hr and q km/hr respectively. Thus
162
p + q = = 27 .... (i) and p - q = 8 .... (ii)
6
(i) + (ii) implies that
2p = 35 .-. p= 17.5 km/hr
and (i) - (ii) implies that
2q= 19 .-. q = 9.5km/hr
have,
speeds of the trains
162 + 6x8
:
2x6
162-6x8
and
2x6
= 17.5 km/hr and 9.5 km/hr.

Ex. 2: Two places P and Q are 162 km apart. A train leaves P
for Q and at the same time another train leaves Q for P.
Both the trains meet 6 hrs after they start moving. I f
the train travellingfromP to Q travels 8 km/hr slower
than the other train, find the speed of the two trains.
the speed of the slower train
162-6x8
2x6
162 + 6x8 = 17.5 km/hr.

2x6
Exercise
a) 2 1 ^ km/hr, 16 km/hr
2
c)421an/hr,36km/hr
Two places P and Q are 160 km apart. A train leaves P for

Q and at the same time another train leaves Q for P. Both
the trains meet 5 hrs after they start moving. If the train
travelling from P to Q travels 6 km/hr faster than the
other train, find the speed of the two trains.
a)19km/hr, 16km/hr
b) 131oTVhr,9km/hr
d) Can't be determined
2. Two places P and Q are 92 km apart. A train leaves P for
travelling from P to Q travels 7 km/hr faster than the
other train, find the speed of the two trains,
c)121an/hr,9krn/hr
d) 15 km/hr, 9 km/hr
3. TWO places P and Q are 132 km apart. A train leaves P for
travelling from P to Q travels 7 km/hr slower than the
b) 42^-km/hr 3 5 km/hr
2
Answers
l.c
2. a
3. a
4.b
Rule 34
Theorem: Two trains A and B start from P and Qtowards Q
and P respectively. After passing each other they take T
hours and T hours to reach Q and P respectively, if the

train from P is moving x km/hr, then the speed of the other
2
train is
km/hr.
Or
Speed of thefirst train

Time taken by first train after meeting
Time taken by second train after meeting
9.5 km/hr and
the speed of the faster train
4.
b)8km/hr, 16 km/hr
c)8km/hr, 15km/hr
d) 7 km/hr, 16 km/hr
Two places P and Q are 150 km apart. A train leaves P for
travelling from P to Q travels 5 km/hr slower than the
Ex.:
Two trains A and B start from Delhi and Patna towards Patna and Delhi respectively. After passing
each other they take 4 hours 48 minutes and 3 hours
and 20 minutes to reach Patna and Delhi respectively.
If the train from Delhi is moving at 45 km/hr then find
the speed of the other train.
A
*
B
Delhi (45 km)
M
x km/hr Patna
Suppose the speed of train B is x km/hr and they meet
at M. Now,
distance MB = 45 x (4 hrs + 48 minutes)
=^5* ( j ) =
4
y =
km
And the distance AM = x x (3 hrs + 20 minutes)
f.n
lOx
T"
= H
3 j=
Now, the time to reach the trainfromPatna to M = the
time to reach the train from Delhi to M.
MB AM
216 lOx
or,
Is" OT'T 3 + 45
484

or, \0x =216x3x45 or, x =2916
.*. x=54 km/hr.
have
the speed of the other train
2
= 45
1=45^^1
= 45,1
1
V 5 10
each takes 3 seconds to cross a telegraph post, find

the time taken by the trains to cross each other completely?
Soln: Detail Method: Since both the trains cross a telegraph
pole in equal time, the ratio of their speeds should be
equal to the ratio of their lengths. That is, the lengths
of the two trains are in the ratio of 3 : 4.
Suppose the lengths of the two trains be 3x and Ax
metres respectively. Since each of them takes 3 seconds to cross a telegraph pole, speed of the first train
3*
'
= = m/s and speed of the second train
= 4 5 x - = 54 km/hr.
Exercise
4x
= m/s
1.
Since they are moving in opposite directions their
2.
Two trains A and B start from Lucknow and Delhi towards Delhi and Lucknow respectively. After passing
each other they take 4 hours and 9 hours to reach Delhi
and Lucknow respectively. If the train from Lucknow is
moving at 60 km/hr then find the speed of the other train.
Two trains A and B start from Delhi and Chandigarh
towards Chandigarh and Delhi respectively. After pass,1
ing each other they take 3 hours and 5 hours to reach
Chandigarh and Delhi respectively. If the trainfromDelhi

is moving at 35 km/hr then find the speed of the other
train.
3. Two trains A and B start from Kanpur and Patna towards Patna and Kanpur respectively. After passing each
other they take 4 hours and 1 hour to reach Patna and
Kanpur respectively. If the train from Kanpur is moving
at 30 km/hr then find the speed of the other train.
a) 15 km/hr
b)60km/hr
c) 45 km/hr
Ax
Ix
relative speed =x + ~~^~ ~^~ ^

=
Sum of their lengths = 3x + Ax = Ix m

time taken to cross each other =
Tx
= 3 sees.
Tx
3
Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem,

Here x: y = 3 :4 and a = b = 3 seconds
Thus, time to cross each other
3x3+3x4 21 ,
= ~ - - - 3 seconds.
3+4
7
Note: As in the above example, if a = b then the general
formula becomes:
Required time to cross each other
=
"(x + y)
(x + y) = a sees.
Ex 2: The speeds of two trains are in the ratio of 7 :9. They

are moving on the opposite directions on parallel
La
2.c
3.b
tracks. The first train crosses a telegraph pole in 4
seconds whereas the second train crosses the pole in
Rule 35
6 seconds. Find the time taken by the trains to cross
Theorem: Thespeedoftwo trains are in the ratio x:y. They
each other completely.
are moving in the opposite directions on paralle tracks.
Soln: Detail Method: Suppose the speeds are Ix m/s and 9x
The first train crosses a telegraph pole in 'a' seconds
m/s
whereas the second train crosses a telegraph pole in 'b'
Then length of first train = Ix x 4 = 28x metres and the
seconds. Time taken by the trains to cross each other comlength of second train = 9x x 6 = 54* metres
Sum of lengths
( ax + by^
Time to cross each other = Sum ofspeeds
pletely is given by I
seconds.
Answers
Ex. 1: The speeds of two trains are in the ratio 3:4. They are
going in opposite directions along parallel tracks. If
28;r + 54s _ _82

1
_ _ _41
5 seconds.
8
lx + 9x
16 8
Quicker Method: Using the above theorem, we have

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[Clerical Grade Exam, 1989|

.-. required time =

How long will a train 130 m long travelling at 40 km an

passing a certain point. Find the length of the train.

:. Time taken to cross the pole = 650 -=650 x

PRACTICE BOOK ON QUICKER MATHS

How long does a train 110 metres long running at the

seconds. The speed of the train in m/sec is

How long will a train 60 m long travelling at 40 km an

2. d; Hint: Speed of the train=45 km/hr

.-.x = 2000 m=2km

5. c; Hint: Speed of the train = 72 km/hr

Sum of the lengths of the train and tunnel = (540 160)m=700m

S. a; Hint: Speed of the train =

Time taken to cross the bridge

tively are running in opposite directions, one at the

A train 110 metres in length travels at 60 km/hr. In what

Time taken by the train to cover (700 + x) m

Hint: Speed of the first train = 90 km/hr

Two trains 70 m and 80 m long respectively, run at the

man walking at the rate of 5 krn/hr in a direction opposite

PRACTICE BOOK ON QUICKER MATHS

11. Two trains are running in opposite directions with the

Sum of lengths of the trains = (132 + 108) m = 240 m

1. b; Hint: Relative speed = 60 + 6 = 66 km/hr

overtakes a goods train on a parallel line of rails. The

A train 100 m long is running with a speed of 70 km per

.-. x=100 - 6 = 94km/hi

A passenger train going35 km an hour and 1213 dm long

1. b; Hint: Relative speed = 42 - 30 = 12 km/hr , '

PRACTICE BOOK ON QUICK

2. a; Hint: Relative speed = 35 - 26 = 9 km/hr

.-. Required time =

the faster train is given by

121.3 + 171.2 292.5x2

3. c; Hint: Relative speed = 60 - 6 = 54 km/hr

Two trains are moving in the same direction at 50 km

.-. required time = - J T * * seconds.

6. d; Hint: Relative speed = (55 -10) km/hr = I - y

Two trains travel in the same direction at 56 km and 29

pass a platform. Next it takes t seconds to pass a man

of the train is (x + y)t

metres and that of the plat-

A train running at 25 km/hr takes 18 seconds to pass

Distance travelled in 12 seconds at this speed

Two trains are moving in the opposite direction at 50

Distance travelled in 18 sees at this speed

the length of the platform =-^-[25(l8-12)-5xl2]

A train running at 36 km/hr takes 12 seconds to pass a

A man sitting in the train which is travelling at the rate of

metres and that ofthe platform is

PRACTICE BOOK ON QUICKER MATI

A train running at 25 km/hr takes 18 seconds to pass

.-. Length of the train = 50 m

Distance travelled in 18 seconds at this speed

150 metres long train crosses a platform of length 25^

the length of the platform = -^[25(l8-9)+5x9]

A train running at 35 km per hour takes 18 seconds to

.-. required time =

In the second case train has to cover (150 + 130) metres.

A train speeds pasj a pole in 15 seconds and speeds

.-. required answer =