Q13 · UPSC current affairs · 24 September 2026 · News · Head On Generation HOG Railway Electrification

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With reference to the Head-On Generation (HOG) system in Indian Railways, consider the following statements:1.It draws power from electric overhead equipment via locomotive transformers.2.It relies primarily on running separate diesel generator cars attached to the train.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Neither 1 nor 2
D Both 1 and 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because HOG draws power directly from electric overhead equipment via locomotive transformers. Statement 2 is incorrect because relying on diesel generator cars describes the traditional End-On Generation (EOG) system, which HOG replaces.

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