@@@FACTS ABOUT INDIAN RAILWAYS@@@ 1. Indias first train ran between: Bombay and Thane 2. The worlds longest railway platform is in India at: Gorakhpur 3. The train that has the longest run in terms of distance and time on Indian Railways network is: Vivek Express 4. Train that runs between India and Pakistan is: Samjhauta Express 5. Train running between India and Bangladesh is: Maitree Express 6. Indian train that won the world Heritage Status from UNESCO is Darjeeling Himalayan Railways 7. The luxury train launched by the Indian Railways in Rajasthan is: Palace on wheels 8. The Highest railway station in India: Ghum railway station (West Bengal) 9. The Longest Railway bridge in India: Vallarpadam Bridge, 4.62km (kerala) 10. The Longest Railway Tunnel in India (Asias second): Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, 11.2km (Jammu and Kashmir) 11. Slogan of Indian Railway: Lifeline of the Nation
Posted on: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:53:27 +0000