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As of 2024, there are 18 railway zones in India after the creation of new zones in recent years.
Average speed = Total distance/Total time = (150+200)/(3+4) = 350/7 = 50 km/h.
The headquarters of Indian Railways is located at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi.
Ashwini Vaishnaw is the Minister of Railways in the current government (2024-2025).
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.