About Indian Railways and Trains

The lifeline of the country, Indian Railway is famous worldwide for its efficient and reliable services. Headed by the single headed management under the Government of India, Indian Railways is proudly largest Asian railway network.

It is also the world’s second largest utility employer with more than 1.36 million employees, empowering the network with smooth and efficient services.

The well defined railway track net runs over 60,000 kilometers, connects 7500 stations and serves as an important mode for nearly 20 million passengers every day.

The extensive rail network connects the cultural, regional and economic fabric of the country by reaching in all directions, states, cities, junctions and suburbs. One doesn’t even mind travelling for long hours as the experience of exploring the countryside on the Indian Train trail is a fascinating experience. Many known train routes include Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Jan Shatabdi Express, Superfast Express, etc.

Apart from these trains, Indian Railways also offer experience of Indian luxury and grandeur on the go through six luxury trains including Palace on Wheels, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, The Golden Chariot, Deccan Odyssey, The Indian Maharaja and Maharajas’ Express featuring Princely India Tour, Royal India Tour, Classical India & Celestial India.

Another feather to the crown of Indian Railways includes the toy train. This route in Eastern Railways known as Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is famous for its spectacular views of city’s tea gardens in a vintage way. Followed by Hill Cart Road, this route is recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Metro Railways are a new face of Indian Railways linking various nearest cities. Apart from Kolkata and Delhi NCR, Metro Rapid Transit System is ready to track the suburbs like Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad.

In present scenario, Indian Railway Network is growing extensively reaching every nook and corner along with providing value added services to the passengers.