Railways

The first railway line in India was constructed between Bombay (now Mumbai) and Thane in 1853.

Delhi is known as the 'Railway Capital of India' because it serves as the headquarters of the Indian Railways.

As of 2021, the total length of the Indian railway network is approximately 63,000 kilometers.

The Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari Vivek Express is the longest railway route in India, covering a distance of approximately 4,286 kilometers.

Mumbai Central is the busiest railway station in India, handling over 400 trains and approximately 2 million passengers daily.

Darjeeling is the highest railway station in India, located at an altitude of approximately 2,200 meters above sea level.

The Kolkata Metro was the first underground railway line in India, inaugurated in 1984.

The Vande Bharat Express is the fastest train in India, with a maximum operating speed of 180 kilometers per hour.

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is considered one of the most scenic railway routes in India, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayas.

The Matheran Hill Railway is the only railway line in India that runs entirely on solar power.

The Northern Railway is the largest railway zone in India, covering an area of approximately 10,000 square kilometers.

The North Eastern Railway is the smallest railway zone in India, covering an area of approximately 2,000 square kilometers.

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is the only railway line in India that passes through a national park, the Mudumalai National Park.

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is the only railway line in India that has a reversing station, Ghoom, where the train changes direction.

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is the only railway line in India that has a loop, the Batasia Loop, which allows the train to climb a steep gradient.