Indian Railways

 Indian Railways The Indian railway provides a lifeline for millions of people across the country. It plays a significant part in nation-building, whether economic or social. It is a low-cost transportation system that transports not only people but also cargo. It is also the largest employer in India with 1.5 million people. Indian Railways (IR) is a statutory agency that operates India's national railway system and is owned by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It administers the world's fourth-largest national railway system, with a total route length of 67,956 kilometres (42,226 mi) as of 31 March 2022. As of 1 April 2022, 52,247 km (32,465 mi) or 83% of all broad-gauge routes are electrified with 25 kV 50 Hz AC electric traction. History of Indian Railways: In 1836-1837, the country's first transport train, the Red Hill Railway (constructed by Arthur Cotton to transport granite for road construction), traveled from Red Hills to the Chintadripet bridge in Ma