Sat, 20 May 2023

10 Unknown Indian Railways Facts

Railways began its services on Apr 16, 1853, and is now 169 years old.

Chenab Railway Bridge

Chenab Railway Bridge in J&K holds the record for the world's highest railway bridge at 1178 feet.

Hubli Junction in India has the world's longest platform, measuring around 1.5 km.

UNESCO

The railways possess multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and CSMT.

Diamond Crossing Nagpur is a unique site where multiple railway lines interlink.

Maharajas' Express

Railways operate luxury trains like Maharajas' Express, showcasing the rich culture of India.

Fairy Queen is the organization's oldest functional locomotive.

Kanyakumari to Dibrugarh.

The longest train journey in India covers a distance of 4,189 km from Kanyakumari to Dibrugarh.

The longest rail tunnel of Indian Railways is 11.25 km in length.

The official mascot of Indian Railways is Bholu, a white elephant.