The Indian Railways have been a great integrating force for more than 150 years. It has helped the economic life of the country and helped in accelerating the development of industry and agriculture.
From a modest beginning in 1853, when the first train steamed off from Mumbai to Thane covering a distance of 34 kms, Indian railways have grown into a vast network of 7, 031 stations spread over a route length of 63, 221 kms with a fleet of 7,817 locomotives, 5,321 passenger service vehicles, 4, 904 other coaching vehicles and 228, 170 wagons as on 31st March 2004.
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