Indian Railways has a rich 170-year-old heritage. Rail services in India began on April 16, 1853
The Chenab Rail Bridge in Dharot, made of steel and concrete, is the world’s highest railway bridge
Indian Railways actually owns 4 UNESCO-recognized world heritage sites
The Diamond Crossing in Nagpur has two railway tracks, going towards North-South, and another two lines, going towards East-West
The majestic fully functional locomotive Fairy Queen works with a steam engine that runs between Delhi to Alwar.
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
Vivek Express which runs between Kanyakumari-Dibrugarh is the longest train ride in India
The official mascot for Indian Railways is an elephant named Bholu
Located in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas, the tunnel is part of the Jammu- Baramulla rail line