7 Describe some of the major improvements
made by Indian Railways since independence
or Explain the improvements made by the Indian Railways in its functioning. CBSE 200
Ans. Some major improvements made by Indian Railways a
(1) Electrification of railway lines to reduce burden
on fossil fuels and to increase speed.
(ii) Introduction of computerised reservations system for convenience of passenger.
(iii) Conversion of metre gauge lines to broad gauge
for convenience of passengers.
to ensure higher speed and carrying capacity.
(iv) Construction of new railway lines to improve the
connectivity in the country.
(v) Replacing steam engines, which cause heavy
pollution, by diesel and electric engines.
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Answer:
Some major improvements made by Indian Railways since independence are
(i) Electrification of railway lines to reduce burden on fossil fuels and to increase speed.
(ii) Introduction of computerised reservation system for convenience of passengers.
(iii) Conversion of metre gauge lines to broad gauge to ensure higher speed and carrying capacity.
(iv) Construction of new railway lines to improve the connectivity of the country.
(v) Replacing steam engines, which cause heavy pollution, by diesel and electric engines.
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Improvements made by the Indian Railways in its functioning are as follow:
1) Steam engines are replaced by diesel and electric engines.
2) E-ticket and I-ticket facilities are available.
3) Conversion of metre and narrow gauges into broad gauges.
4) Extension of rail routes.
5) Better facilities on railway platforms.
6) The introduction of mono and metro rail.