Indian Railways
- Publisher : DK
- Publishing year : January 2020
- Binding : Hardback
- ISBN : 9789388372060
- Imprint : DK India
- Age Group : Young Reader
- Language : English
- Number of Pages : 304 Pages
This sumptuously illustrated reference book traces the history of the railways in India from the early plans of the 1830 ...
This sumptuously illustrated reference book traces the history of the railways in India from the early plans of the 1830s, the laying of the first lines,and expansion into the interiors of the country to its role in India’s momentous freedom movement, and the present era of speed and technological advancement. It dives into the operational and commercial aspects, explores the development of technology, anddocuments the railways’ transition from a colonial tool of expansion and trade to an intricate system with a distinct national identity. At the same time, it also celebrates thebest-loved routes, classic locomotives, iconic stations, and awe-inspiring bridges and tunnels.
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