Three score and nine years ago, our forefathers brought forth upon this continent, a new system of railways, conceived in socialism, and dedicated to the proposition that all trains are…
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Comprehensive listing of all AC electric goods locomotives (WAG series) of Indian Railways with specifications, statistics, history, etc.
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Ministry of Railways, India, has asked the public to submit their ideas and suggestions to be included in the Indian Railway Budget for 2016-17. Here are some suggestions that can…
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The Nagpur Diamond Crossing junction is not at the mid point of India but only a crossing between the main line and a yard line.
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“Development” is a tricky word, especially when used in the context it is used in India nowadays. “Development” should ideally refer to “an improvement in way of life” or something…
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IN his maiden railway budget on Feb 26 2015, the Railway Minister Sri Suresh Prabhu announced the following: “With a view to providing superior riding experience and about 20% savings…
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No new trains were announced in the Railway Budget of 2016-17 also, for reasons the same as what is given in the post below. Railway budgets should stop being goodies…
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After Indian Railways switched over to 25kV alternating current traction all over its network rendering DC traction and DC (and AC/DC) locomotives obsolete, AC electric locomotives are currently the reigning…
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“Where (the hell) am I?” is not a question repeatedly asked by just puny humans contemplating their place in the vastness of the Universe, but as frequently also among people…
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People in India think of electric trains as a new, modern invention. However, that is not so. Trains on electric traction have been running in India from as early as…
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