Trivia quiz about railways: a collection of questions on stations, lines, and rolling stock.
I think many people regularly use trains, whether for commuting to work or school.
There are also many railway enthusiasts—people who enjoy taking photos of trains, riding various rail lines, or simply browsing timetables.
In this article, we’ll present a trivia quiz about railways!
Click “Show Answer” to reveal the answers, so you can enjoy the quiz right here in the article.
Now, let’s dive right in and enjoy some railway trivia.
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Trivia quiz about railways: A collection of questions on stations, lines, and rolling stock (1–10)
What is the unusual feature of the soba shop located inside JR East’s Chuo Main Line Shiojiri Station?
- There’s an extra-large serving of soba.
- The shop owner is very kind and often gives me souvenirs.
- The entrance is extremely narrow.
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The entrance is extremely narrow.
The entrance to Kikyō, a soba restaurant inside Shiojiri Station, is only about 50 cm wide. It’s famous for having an incredibly narrow entrance. The interior is also tight, and it reportedly becomes full with just two customers. If you’re visiting Shiojiri Station, why not give it a try?
When traveling with an IC card within the JR West area, what is the minimum balance required?
You can’t enter unless you have some amount charged on your IC card. Please state the minimum amount.
- 1 yen
- 10 yen
- Base fare
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1 yen
At many railway companies, including JR East, you cannot enter through the ticket gates with an IC card unless it has at least the minimum fare loaded. However, at several companies such as JR West, you can enter as long as there is a balance of at least 1 yen on the card, and then either add more balance after entering or settle the fare difference at your destination station.
Which station is the northernmost in Japan?
- Wakkanai Station
- Abashiri Station
- Soya Misaki Station
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Wakkanai Station
The northernmost railway station in Japan is Wakkanai Station, located in Wakkanai City, Hokkaido, at the terminus of the JR Soya Main Line. While Cape Soya is known as the northernmost point of Japan, there is no station named Soya Misaki (Cape Soya Station).
Trivia quiz about railways: A collection of questions on stations, lines, and rolling stock (11–20)
How many railway companies are operating in the Kanto region?
- 29 companies
- 53 companies
- 68 companies
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53 companies
In the Kanto region, a total of 53 railway companies—large and small—are in operation. Since some companies have withdrawn from the railway business over the years, there used to be even more railway companies in the past.
At JR Tsurumi Line’s Umishibaura Station, regular passengers cannot exit through the ticket gates. Why is that?
- Because the station is located on the company's premises.
- Because the exit is blocked due to construction.
- Because it's a tourist station for viewing the sea.
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Because the station is located within the factory premises
JR Tsurumi Line’s Umishibaura Station is a company-only station located within the premises of Toshiba Energy Systems. As a result, the general public cannot exit through the ticket gates; only company affiliates are allowed to enter and leave.
What unusual feature does Tsutsuishi Station on the Nihonkai Hisui Line have?
- The train station platform is over the sea.
- The station is inside a tunnel.
- The station building is a traditional Japanese house.
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The station is inside a tunnel.
Tsutsuishi Station has a rare design in which the platform is located inside a tunnel. The stairs from the station entrance to the platform are also within the tunnel, giving it a very unusual and distinctive atmosphere.
Which prefecture does the JR Nara Line run through?
- Nara Prefecture
- Osaka Prefecture
- Kyoto Prefecture
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Kyoto Prefecture
Despite its name, the JR Nara Line is famous for not passing through Nara Prefecture. Its starting point is Kizu Station and its terminus is Kyoto Station. Since Kizu Station is located in Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture, the line does not pass through Nara Prefecture.