The Indian Railways is one of the largest railway networks in the world, with a rich history and many interesting facts. Here are some amazing facts about the Indian Railways:
- The first passenger train in India ran between Bombay (now Mumbai) and Thane on 16th April 1853.
- The Indian Railways has the world's fourth-largest railway network, covering over 67,000 km of track.
- The railway system in India is operated by the government-owned Indian Railways, which is the country's largest employer with over 1.3 million employees.
- The Indian Railways carries over 23 million passengers every day, which is equivalent to the population of Australia.
- The Nilgiri Mountain Railway in Tamil Nadu is one of the steepest railways in the world, with a gradient of 8.33
%. - The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the "Toy Train," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for its narrow gauge tracks and scenic views.
- The Indian Railways also operates the Palace on Wheels, a luxury train that takes tourists on a journey through Rajasthan and other parts of North India.
- The Indian Railways is the largest rail network to use solar power for its operations. It has installed over 1000 MW of solar power capacity across its network.
- The Vivek Express, which runs from Dibrugarh in Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, is the longest train journey in India, covering a distance of over 4,200 km.
- The Indian Railways has the world's largest number of employees in a single organization, with over 1.3 million employees as of 2021.
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