The first railway line in India was commissioned on April 16, 1853, between Mumbai and Thane, a distance of 34 km.
As of 2024, Indian Railways operates approximately 72,000 km of track, making it the fourth largest railway network in the world.
The Pir Panjal Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir, at 11.215 km, is the longest railway tunnel in India, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project.
Average speed = Distance ÷ Time = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 km/h
Indian Railways primarily uses Broad Gauge of 1676 mm, which covers about 63% of the total network and allows for higher speeds and carrying capacity.
Time = Distance ÷ Speed = 1920 ÷ 80 = 24 hours = 1 day
The minimum age to apply for Railway Group D positions is 18 years, with the maximum age limit varying between 28-33 years depending on category and zone.
Indian Railways was established in 1853 with the first railway line between Bombay and Thane.
Northern Railway zone operates the maximum number of stations across its network.
The Indian Railways network spans approximately 68,000 km, making it one of the largest in the world.
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