7 Surprising Facts About Indian Railways

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 11, 2024

With More than 163 years of legacy, Indian Railways services people and acts as the biggest transport service in the country.

Busy Transport Hub

Indian Railways carries approximately 24 million passengers across the nation, making it the busiest transportation provider in the country.

IRCTC Portal - Heavy Web Traffic

The IRCTC website is very popular, with around 12 lakh people accessing it per minute, a huge number of people booking tickets online every day.

Two-State Station

There is a unique railway station, Navapur, that is located in two states: Maharashtra and Gujarat.

World’s Largest Employer

Indian Railways is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million employees working for it.

Longest Platform Ever

The Gorakhpur railway station has the world's longest platform, measuring over 1,366 meters long.

Gatimaan Express One Of The Fastest Indian Train

Indian Railways is home to some record-breaking trains, including the Gatimaan Express, touching speed of 160 km/h

Fairy Queen, The Oldest Functioning Steam Locomotive

The Fairy Queen, origins dating back to 1855 is the oldest functioning steam locomotive in the world and runs between Delhi and Alwar.

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