Indian Railways are the backbone of national mobility, carrying millions daily, but persistent train delays cause significant economic and personal disruption
In 1951, more than 40 railway companies were consolidated into a single entity—Indian Railways. Now, 75 years later, THE WEEK explores how the Railways has shaped India’s national consciousness, how it is driving the future, and what can be done to make it better
From childhood fascination with steam engines in Bangalore to the modern Vande Bharat in Kerala, the journey reflects the enduring connection between people and the tracks that unite them
Railway food has come a long way, from refreshment rooms at stations to restaurant tie-ups and online ordering services
From iconic film sequences to representing national unity and historical shifts, trains have a powerful presence in the Indian psyche
For a country as large and populous as India, the bullet train project is not a luxury—it is a strategically sound move
Sudhanshu Mani,who led the team that designed and built the Vande Bharat Express, on the state of the Railways
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