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Konkan Railway – An Engineering Marvel Along India’s Western Coast
Title Konkan Railway – An Engineering Marvel Along India’s Western Coast Description The Konkan Railway is one of India’s most remarkable railway achievements, connecting Roha in Maharashtra with Thokur near Mangaluru in Karnataka through the scenic Konkan region. Spanning about 741 km, the route passes through Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, crossing rugged mountains, deep valleys, rivers, and dense forests. Built by the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), the railway became fully operational in 1998. Its construction required hundreds of bridges and more than 90 tunnels, making it one of the most challenging railway projects undertaken in India. Apart from significantly reducing travel time between Mumbai and southern coastal India, the Konkan Railway is famous for its breathtaking views of the Western Ghats, waterfalls, rivers, green valleys, and coastal landscapes. It remains a symbol of Indian engineering excellence and has played an important role in improving transportation, tourism, and economic development along India’s western coast.
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Konkan Railway: The Engineering Marvel Through India’s Western Ghats
Discover the remarkable story of the Konkan Railway, a spectacular rail route cutting through mountains, rivers, forests and valleys along India’s western coast.
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Chenab Rail Bridge: India’s Railway Marvel Above the Clouds
Standing 359 metres above the Chenab River, the spectacular Chenab Rail Bridge is one of the greatest engineering achievements in Indian railway history.
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Japan’s Shinkansen: The Bullet Train That Changed High-Speed Rail
Japan’s Shinkansen transformed railway travel with remarkable speed, reliability and safety, becoming one of the world’s most famous high-speed rail systems.
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Central Europe
Glacier Express: A Spectacular Railway Journey Through the Swiss Alps
Travel through the heart of the Swiss Alps aboard the Glacier Express, crossing hundreds of bridges and dozens of tunnels between Zermatt and St. Moritz.
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- Vande Bharat Express180 km/h
- Gatimaan Express160 km/h
- Bhopal Shatabdi Express150 km/h
- New Delhi–Mumbai Rajdhani Express130 km/h
- Duronto Express (Selected Services)Up to 130 km/h
Powerful Locomotives
- WAG-12B12,000 HP
- WAG-9HH9,000 HP
- WAP-76,000 HP
- WAP-56,000 HP
- WDG-6G6,000 HP
Amazing Rail Facts
- India's first passenger train ran on 16 April 1853 from Bombay to Thane with 14 coaches and about 400 passengers.
- The first steam locomotive built in India was produced at the Ajmer Workshop in 1895 and was numbered F-734.
- Indian Broad Gauge measures 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in), making it wider than the 1,435 mm standard gauge commonly used around the world.
Number in Indian Railways
- Total Route Length69,181 km
- Total Railway Stations7,461
- Electrified Route Length62,253 km
- Total Track Length135,207 km
- Total Locomotives15,110
- Electric Locomotives10,675
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India is home to the world’s highest railway arch bridge! The Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir stands 359 metres above the riverbed — about 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower. The 1,315-metre-long bridge is one of Indian Railways’ most remarkable engineering achievements.
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