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The Darjeeling Mail is often referred to as the 'Queen of Indian Railways' due to its historical significance.
IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) is the main e-ticketing portal.
The Railway Board was established in 1905 to oversee Indian Railways administration.
West Bengal has one of the highest railway network densities in India.
Approximately 40% of the Indian population uses railways annually for transportation.
South Coast Railway was formed as a new railway zone in 2019 with headquarters in Visakhapatnam.
The standard platform height on Indian railways is 750 mm above rail level.
Rajdhani Express was the first premium service introduced by Indian Railways.
The Indian railway network spans approximately 80,000 km as of 2024.
Delhi has one of the largest railway junctions in India with multiple railway stations.