What is special about Indian Railways?

​​​​​​​The Indian Railways’ track is spread across a massive 115,000 km, making it the largest rail network in Asia and the world’s second largest network operated under a single management. The entire track covers a route length of 67,368 km. The full track length of Indian Railways can circle the equator 1.5 times.

What are the positive contribution of Railways to India?

It helped in movement of Indian goods and provided market for Indian producers. It integrated the markets and increased the trade. It facilitated the investment in different industries as now the movement of finished goods became easy. Jute, Cotton, Iron and steel industries were established in times to come.

What are the milestones achieved by the Indian Railways?

Indian Railways achieves another milestone! Indian Railways successfully turned 1,600 railway stations across India into RailWire WiFi zones. The national transporter has added 600 railway stations on the WiFi map in a short span of 10 days.

Who introduced Indian Railways?

Lord Dalhousie
The country’s first passenger train, which ran between Bombay’s Bori Bunder station and Thane on 16 April 1853, was dedicated by Lord Dalhousie. The 14-carriage train was hauled by three steam locomotives: the Sahib, Sindh, and Sultan.

How did railways developed in India?

The history of Indian Railways dates back to over 160 years ago. On 16th April 1853, the first passenger train ran between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane, a distance of 34 km. It was first established near Chandni Chowk in 1864 when trains from Howrah/Calcutta started operating up to Delhi.

How are railways useful?

Railways are a climate-smart and efficient way to move people and freight. Railways promote economic growth while cutting greenhouse gas emissions. They are a clean and compact way to move millions of passengers and millions of tons of goods across countries and continents.

Who invented railway in India?

The country’s first passenger train, which ran between Bombay’s Bori Bunder station and Thane on 16 April 1853, was dedicated by Lord Dalhousie. The 14-carriage train was hauled by three steam locomotives: the Sahib, Sindh, and Sultan.

What is the mascot of Indian railway?

Bholu
The official mascot of Indian Railways is an elephant named “Bholu”. It is designed by the National Institute of Design, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Indian Railways. It is symbolic that earlier the elephants are being used to position the cartridges.

Who invented Indian Railways?

In 1844, the Governor-General of India Lord Hardinge allowed private entrepreneurs to set up a rail system in India. Two new railway companies were created and the East India Company was asked to assist them. Interest from investors in the UK led to the rapid creation of a rail system over the next few years.

How Indian Railways is driving India’s economy?

Indian Railways has achieved significant milestones in moving the country’s economy faster with the highest ever freight loading in 2018-19. Freight earnings have touched their highest level and is expected to be about Rs. 1.43 lakh cr in BE 2019-20. Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) are gateways to India’s superfast growth and development.

Which is the highest railway bridge in India?

Indian Railway is constructing the highest rail bridge over Chenab, in J&K Five times the height of Qutub Minar, it will be taller than the Eiffel Tower. Loco-pilots (train drivers) are paid more than an average software engineer Salaries are the tune of Rs. 1 Lakh per month and more.

What is the progress of electrification of Indian Railways?

Indian Railways has embarked on transitioning to sustainable rail transport with a six times increase in electrification from 610 RKM during 2013-14 to 4,087 RKM during 2017-18. 100\% Electrification of Broad Gauge Routes of Indian Railways is targeted by 2021-22.

Which Indian Railways have got UNESCO World Heritage Site status?

The UNESCO has given the World Heritage Site recognition to two entities of the Indian Railways — the Mountain Railways of India and Chatrapati Shivaji terminus. The Mountain Railways consists of three unique routes situated in various parts of the subcontinent: Nilgiri Mountain Railway in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, is a meter gauge line;