Most Amazing Facts About Indian Railways

Feb 14, 2023

A 170-Year-Old Heritage

Indian Railways has a rich 170-year-old heritage. Rail services in India began on April 16, 1853

World’s Highest Railway Bridge

The Chenab Rail Bridge in Dharot, made of steel and concrete, is the world’s highest railway bridge

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Indian Railways actually owns 4 UNESCO-recognized world heritage sites

The Diamond Crossing

The Diamond Crossing in Nagpur has two railway tracks, going towards North-South, and another two lines, going towards East-West

The Majestic Locomotive

The majestic fully functional locomotive Fairy Queen works with a steam engine that runs between Delhi to Alwar.

Luxury Train Rides

IR owns 5 super-luxury royal trains like the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, The Golden Chariot, The Maharajas’ Express, The Deccan Odyssey, and Palace on Wheels

The Longest Train Ride

Vivek Express which runs between Kanyakumari-Dibrugarh is the longest train ride in India

Mascot Of Indian Railways

The official mascot for Indian Railways is an elephant named Bholu

Longest Rail Tunnel

Located in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas, the tunnel is part of the Jammu- Baramulla rail line

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