The foundation of Indian Railways may have been laid by the British, but it is the Indians who have transformed it into a rich heritage. Indian Railways is called the lifeline of the country because it is the most important means of transport. Every day about 13 thousand trains run, which helps crores of passengers reach their destination.
Some important statistics of Indian Railways
The network of Indian Railways is spread over more than 68 thousand kilometers and has more than 8 thousand railway stations. Apart from this, there are 300 railway yards, 2300 freight stations and 700 repair centers. Indian Railways has more than 12 thousand locomotives, more than 74 thousand passenger coaches and more than two lakh freight wagons.
Zonal System of Indian Railways
Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones, with Northern Zone headquartered in Delhi, Southern Zone headquartered in Chennai, Eastern Zone headquartered in Kolkata and Western Zone headquartered in Mumbai.
The world’s highest railway bridge
India also has the world’s highest railway bridge, where a successful train trial was recently conducted. This bridge is going to become a major tourist destination in the coming times, where travellers can cherish this wonderful experience by taking selfies.
History of Indian Railways
The first train operation in India was proposed in 1832, and a train to carry stones in the Red Hills of Madras was introduced in 1837. The first passenger train ran from Mumbai to Thane in 1853.
What to do if I lose my railway ticket?
If your ticket gets lost or torn while travelling in a train, there is no need to panic. You have to inform the TTE of the train, who will issue you a duplicate ticket. For this, you will have to pay a fee of Rs 50 in sleeper and second class, while in other classes it is Rs 100.
If the ticket gets torn, you can get a duplicate ticket by paying 25% of your journey fare. Remember, duplicate tickets are not issued for waiting tickets.
What to do if you find a lost ticket?
If you have made a duplicate ticket and later got your original ticket, then you can return the duplicate ticket by going to the railway counter before the train leaves and get your money back. We hope this information has been useful for you.
