🇮🇳 Central Government Fun Facts 🧐
🚉 Fun Fact 1
Indian Railways is the 4th largest railway network in the world!
📅 Fun Fact 2
The first passenger train in India ran on April 16, 1853, from Mumbai to Thane.
🌃 Fun Fact 3
Howrah Junction has the highest number of platforms — 23!
🏔️ Fun Fact 4
The Himalayan Queen and Darjeeling Toy Train are UNESCO World Heritage trains!
🛤️ Fun Fact 5
The Boggibeel Bridge in Assam is the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India.
🛌 Fun Fact 6
India’s longest train journey is the Vivek Express, covering over 4,200 km.
🌇 Fun Fact 7
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
🚄 Fun Fact 8
Vande Bharat Express is India's fastest train, reaching speeds of 180 km/h.
💼 Fun Fact 9
Indian Railways employs over 1.2 million people, making it one of the largest employers globally!
🚆 Fun Fact 10
The Fairy Queen, launched in 1855, is the oldest working steam engine in the world.
🛏️ Fun Fact 11
Indian Railways has an entire railway hospital system with more than 125 hospitals.
🧼 Fun Fact 12
Railways introduced Bio-toilets in trains to keep the tracks clean and eco-friendly.
📱 Fun Fact 13
You can now book train tickets via UPI, IRCTC app, and WhatsApp!
🍱 Fun Fact 14
You can order restaurant food on trains using eCatering services.
🧳 Fun Fact 15
Railways have retiring rooms at stations — perfect for short stays.
🧾 Fun Fact 16
The Indian Rail Budget used to be separate until 2016, now merged with the Union Budget.
🚧 Fun Fact 17
The Konkan Railway track passes through 91 tunnels and 2,000+ bridges!
🧠 Fun Fact 18
Railways use AI and machine learning to predict train delays and manage crowds.
🎨 Fun Fact 19
Some trains feature artwork like Kalka-Shimla Toy Train with colorful bogies.
🛠️ Fun Fact 20
The Dedicated Freight Corridors are boosting cargo movement across India efficiently.