10 Unknown Indian Railways Facts

Zee Media Bureau
May 19, 2023

169 Years Of History

Railways began its services on Apr 16, 1853, from Mumbai's Bori Bander and is now 169 years old.

World's Highest Railway Bridge

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

World's Longest Platform

Hubli Junction in India has the world record for the world's longest platform, with a length of around 1.5 km.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The railways possess multiple heritage sites, including Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, CSMT, and more.

Diamond Crossing

Diamond Crossing Nagpur is one of the unique sites of railways interlinking multiple lines.

Maharajas' Express (Luxury train)

Railways operate multiple luxury trains in India, putting on display the rich culture of the country.

Oldest Locomotive

The organization's oldest functional locomotive is called Fairy Queen.

Longest Train Journey

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

Longest Train Tunnel

The longest rail tunnel of Indian Railways spans over a length of 11.25 km.

Railways Mascot

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

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