Explain the importance of opening railway in India during the colonial period
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Railways were the most important infrastructure development in India from 1850 to 1947. ... In terms of politics, railways shaped the finances of the colonial government and native states. At the same time, Indian political institutions influenced railway ownership and policy, which in turn influenced railway performance.
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Railways is the most important form of transport system. In 1953, the first railway line was laid between Mumbai and Thane in 1853.
Railways is the most important form of transport system. In 1953, the first railway line was laid between Mumbai and Thane in 1853.It was a distance of 22 miles. In 1950, total route length of railway line was 34000 miles. Number of locomotives was 5210 and number of passenger coaches was 19630 and number of wagons was 26000.
Railways is the most important form of transport system. In 1953, the first railway line was laid between Mumbai and Thane in 1853.It was a distance of 22 miles. In 1950, total route length of railway line was 34000 miles. Number of locomotives was 5210 and number of passenger coaches was 19630 and number of wagons was 26000.Initially, the railways were operated by private companies owned by Englishman. In 1950 Govt. of India had taken over the entire railway system in the country. It is now the biggest nationalised undertaking in Asia and fourth largest in the world