Length of Railways in India

Length of Railways has been furnished in the data. Indian Railways have a history and rich heritage spanning over 150 years. India Railways is a state owned public utility of Government of India under the Ministry of Railways. As a national common carrier transporting passenger and goods over vast network, it has played a key role in Indias social and economic development. It is a cheap and affordable means of transportation for millions of passengers. As a carrier of bulk freight namely ores and minerals, iron and steel, Cement, mineral oils, food grains and fertilizers etc, the importance of Indian Railways for development of Agriculture, Industry and for the benefit of common men is well recognized.