CHAPTER 29
Railways and Roadways Reporting
Arun Kumar Das
CHAPTER INSIGHTS
The Indian Railways runs about 7,000 freight trains transporting about 3 million tons of goods daily and over 11,000 passenger trains carrying about 23 million passengers daily. This chapter introduces this vastness of the Indian rail system to the readers from a reporter’s point of view. It elaborates the journey of Indian Railways since its inception during British days and its growth with so many changes in technology and modes of transportation over the years. It explains why the Indian Railways is considered the lifeline of the country and the importance of the suburban/local train services in the metro cities. It also apprises readers about other important aspects ...
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