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News Entry# 554029
May 29 (19:24) Indian Railways: A Journey Through History and Uniqueness
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History Indian Railways: Unusual Facts You Should Not Miss

Indian Railways has a long and fascinating history, with many unique features. The first passenger train journey in India took place on April 16, 1853, between Mumbai and Thane. Today, Indian Railways boasts one of the world's largest rail networks, spanning over 67,000 kilometers. The network includes luxurious train journeys...
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like the Maharajas' Express and Palace on Wheels. Gorakhpur Junction holds the record for the world's longest railway platform, measuring over 1.3 kilometers. The Darjeeling, Nilgiri, and Kalka-Shimla railways are recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Indian Railways is also one of the world's largest employers, with a workforce exceeding 1.3 million people.

Indian Railways ka history bahut interesting aur unique hai. Pehla passenger train India mein 16 April, 1853 ko Mumbai aur Thane ke beech chala tha. Aaj, Indian Railways dunia ke sabse bade railway networks mein se ek hai, jiska network 67,000 kilometers se zyada hai. Isme Maharajas' Express aur Palace on...
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Wheels jaise luxurious train journeys bhi shamil hain. Gorakhpur Junction mein dunia ka sabse lamba railway platform hai, jo 1.3 kilometers se zyada lamba hai. Darjeeling, Nilgiri, aur Kalka-Shimla railways UNESCO World Heritage Sites hain. Indian Railways dunia ke sabse bade employers mein se ek hai, jiske 1.3 million se zyada employees hain.
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