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The maximum speed limit for narrow gauge trains in India is typically 80 km/h due to track specifications.
Railway crossings include level crossings, grade separations, and diagonal crossings. Overhead crossing is not a standard railway crossing type.
IRSS refers to Integrated Railway Signal System used in modern Indian Railways for safe train operations.
Percentage increase = (100-80)/80 × 100 = 20/80 × 100 = 25%
OHE (Overhead Electrical) refers to the electrical lines and equipment used to supply power to electric trains.
Howrah Station in Kolkata has the maximum number of platforms (23 platforms) among Indian railway stations.
Sidings are branch tracks where trains can be parked, waiting, or loaded/unloaded without blocking main lines.
Indian Railways predominantly use the Westinghouse air braking system for freight and passenger trains.
Railway buffers (couplers) absorb and dissipate shock energy, protecting coaches from damage during coupling/decoupling.
As of 2024, there are 18 railway zones in Indian Railways after recent reorganization.