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Locomotives

The Electric Locomotive Roster: DC & AC/DC Electrics

People in India think of electric trains as a new, modern invention. However, that is not so. Trains on electric…

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History and Heritage

How Indian Railways fell behind the rest of the World

Southern Railway’s Salem – Erode section, part of the Jolarpettai – Coimbatore mainline is a relatively straight line resting on…

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Know How & Facts

Why Are Indian Railways Trains So Slow?

Indian Railways trains seem to be slow not because their absolute (top) speeds are low but because of inadequate infrastructure…

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Diesel Locomotive Roster – The WDP and WDG Series!

It took four decades after running around with the “mixed” WDM series that the Indian Railways finally thought that it…

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Indian Railway Locomotive Terminologies & Design

An explanatory chapter about the structure, physical design and terminologies used for Indian Railways diesel and electric locomotives

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