𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤
The Indian Railways operates one of the largest railway networks in the world, spanning over 67,000 kilometers of track.
𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞
It transports over 23 million passengers daily, which is roughly equivalent to the entire population of Australia.
𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Indian Railways is one of the largest employers in the world, with over 1.3 million employees.
𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
The first passenger train in India ran on April 16, 1853, from Mumbai to Thane, covering a distance of 34 kilometers.
𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞
The Vivek Express, running from Dibrugarh in Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, covers the longest train route in India, spanning about 4,273 kilometers.
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦
Gorakhpur Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh has the longest railway platform in the world, measuring approximately 1,366 meters.
𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬
The Indian Railways operates several mountain railways, including the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and the Kalka-Shimla Railway, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
𝐋𝐮𝐱𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬
India is home to some of the most luxurious trains in the world, such as the Maharajas’ Express, the Palace on Wheels, and the Golden Chariot, offering lavish services and tours of India’s top tourist destinations.
𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Indian Railways is making significant strides in electrification, aiming to achieve 100% electrification of its broad-gauge network by 2023-24.
𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
It is a major player in the freight sector, transporting goods such as coal, iron ore, and food grains, contributing significantly to the country’s economy.
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Howrah Junction in Kolkata is one of the busiest railway stations in India, with over a million passengers passing through it daily.
𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬
Introduced in 1969, the Rajdhani Express was the first high-speed train service in India, connecting New Delhi with various state capitals.
𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲
Indian Railways has been incorporating modern technology and safety measures, such as GPS tracking, bio-toilets, and automated ticket vending machines, to improve passenger experience.
𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
From super-fast express trains to local passenger trains and freight trains, Indian Railways offers a diverse range of services to cater to different needs.
Innovative Projects
The Indian Railways is constantly innovating, with projects like the bullet train corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, aiming to revolutionize travel in the country.
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courtesy — Praveen Nariani
