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  Top 5 largest railway networks in world, Check where does India stand

  India | February 17, 2025 17:21 IST

  Railways have been the backbone of industrialisation, urbanisation, and globalisation across the world. Today, some of the largest railway networks continue to shape economies and societies, offering reliable, efficient, and sustainable transportation.

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  Top 7 states with longest railway network in India

  India | February 11, 2025 22:53 IST

  Established in 1853, the first train ran between Mumbai and Thane which covered a distance of 34 km. Since then, Indian Railways has expanded exponentially, integrating modern technology, high-speed trains, and electrification to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

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  Over 3,000 trains cancelled in 2019 due to maintenance work on railway network: RTI reply

  India | February 17, 2020 19:23 IST

  Over 3,000 trains were cancelled last year due to maintenance works on the Indian Railways network, the highest since 2014, the national transporter said in response to an RTI query. 

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  Capitals of Assam, Arunachal, Tripura connected by broad gauge rail network

  India | June 21, 2019 15:56 IST

  Replying to a question if the target of connecting state capitals of North Eastern States by 2020 would be met, Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi Channabasappa said the speed of execution is good, though completion of projects is related to availability of land.

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  Focus on infra development in NE; Centre allots Rs 600 cr

  India | July 18, 2013 18:27 IST

  New Delhi, July 18: The Centre today earmarked Rs 600 crore for development of railway network in the north east and decided to set up an empowered group to ensure speedy upgradation of overall infrastructure