The First train was run on Indian soil on 16th April, 1853 from Bori Bunder to Thane. Since then Indian Railways has become an integral part of Life of common people and engine for growth of socio-economic development of the country.
Some key things to remember in this day:
Indian Railways is the primary operator of rail operations throughout the country. Every year on April 16, Indian Rail Transport Day is observed.
Notably, Indian Rail network is the world’s third-largest rail network spreading at a total length of 1,27,760 kilometer.
The longest Railway platform in India is situated at Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur Railway Station. The station measures a whooping of 1,366.33 m (4,483 ft).
The foundation of the railroads was placed by Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy and Jagnath Shunkerseth more than 161 years ago.
The fastest train in India, Vande Bharat Express runs at a speed of 180 kmph, while the slowest train, Mettupalayam- Ooty Nilgiri passenger train has a speed of only 10 kmph.
The New Delhi Railway Station holds the Guinness World Record for being the world’s largest Route Relay Interlocking System.
India’s highest rail bridge, Chenab Bridge is a concrete arch bridge that connects Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir
Vivek Express is India’s longest route train with a running time of 80 hours. It covers a distance of 4233 kilometres passing through 8 states.
There is a diamond crossing in Nagpur which is one of its kind as from here trains can go in all four directions, North, East, West, and South.
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