Indian Railways started with the first railway line proposal in 1832 and saw the commencement of passenger services from Bombay to Thane in 1853, marking the beginning of its vast network
The first indigenous steam locomotive was built in 1877, followed by introduction of the first electric train in 1925 between Victoria Terminus and Kurla further modernized the network
After India's independence, the railways were reorganized into regional zones in 1950 and saw technological advances like the introduction of diesel locomotives in 1954
The first Metro rail service began in Calcutta in 1984, expanding urban rail networks significantly and improving urban mobility across major cities
Recent decades have seen further advancements with computerized ticketing, introduction of air-conditioned suburban services, and modern trains like the Shatabdi Express
Launched in 2019, the Vande Bharat trains symbolize the modern face of Indian Railways with their state-of-the-art design and efficiency
With a total rail network of 68,907 km and over 8,000 stations, Indian Railways is the fourth-largest rail network in the world and the busiest in terms of freight and passenger movement
The introduction of Bullet Train services, starting with the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route, represents a leap towards high-speed rail travel in India
Over 171 years of operation, Indian Railways has been pivotal in the socio-economic development of the country, transporting over 11 billion passengers annually
Under current leadership, plans are underway to extend bullet train services across India, aiming to enhance connectivity and reduce travel times