Rail Fan,Rail Enthusiast or Rail Buff is a person interested,. recreationally, in rail transport.Rail fans of many ages can be found world wide. Railfans often combine their interest with other hobbies, especially rail sighting, photography and video graphy, radio scanning, study railroad rail modelling, history and culture of participating in railway station and rolling stock preservation efforts.
Indian Railways – Way of Life
First railway service in India started on 16 Apr. 1853 when the first train was flagged off from Bombay to Thane, to cover a distance of 34 km
with 14 coaches and 400 Passengers.
India put first step towards new age when it took manufacturing of steam locomotives in India.The first steam loco No. F-734 was built in 1895 by the Ajmer workshop of the Rajputana Malwa Railway.
Recent Developments
WDAP-5: India’s first dual mode loco, one unit was built by CLW in 2019, it can operate on both 25 kV AC electri fication and unelectrified lines by using its on-board diesel engine .
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Latest News
Passenger train services to begin from June 1: All you need to know
Recent Posts
- Rail Museum in INDIAThe National Rail Museum located in, Chanakyapuri ,New Delhi. Displays, Exhibits on the history of rail transport in India. The museum was inaugurated on 1 February 1977, and Land over 10 acres. In addition to its vast galleries, the museum features simulations of coaches, diesel, electric and steam engines. The National Rail Museum was first… Read more: Rail Museum in INDIA
- Training Institutes of Indian RailwaysThe Centralised Training Institutes of the Indian Railways is the governing Body of eight constituent Railway institutes, Established in 1888. The Indian Railways is the largest Civilian Employer in the world at approximately 1.6 million employees. Around 12000 officers form the line and staff management. Training of all the management cadres is Entrusted and shared… Read more: Training Institutes of Indian Railways
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