Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
Indian Railway uses broad gauge of 1676 mm (5 feet 6 inches) for most of its network.
Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of railway stations in India with over 900 stations.
Indian Railways was established in 1853 with the first railway line between Mumbai and Thane.
Broad gauge (1676 mm) is used in most major Indian Railway lines for better speed and load capacity.
Time taken = 6 hours (8 AM to 2 PM). Average speed = 360 km / 6 hours = 60 km/h
Palace on Wheels is a luxury tourist train that operates in Rajasthan, offering heritage tourism experiences.
The Indian Railways network spans approximately 68,000 km, making it one of the largest in the world.
Northern Railway zone operates the maximum number of stations across its network.
Indian Railways was established in 1853 with the first railway line between Bombay and Thane.
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.
