how do physical and economic factors influence the distribution pattern of Indian railway network
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The distribution pattern of the railway network in the country has been greatly
influenced by physiographic, economic and administrative factors.
Physiographic Factors:
The northern plains with their vast level lands, high population density and rich agricultural resources provide the most favourable condition for the expansion of railway network.
A large number of rivers requiring construction of bridges across their wide beds are obstacles for the construction of railways.
In the hilly terrains of the peninsular region, railway tracks are laid through low hills, gaps or tunnels etc.
The Himalayan mountainous regions are unfavourable for the construction of railway lines.
Sandy plains of Western Rajasthan, swamps of Gujarat, forested tracks of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand are also not suitable for the construction of railway line.
Economic Factors:
Regions which have rich resources and are economically more developed have denser network of railways in comparison to the regions with low economic development.
The places that are highly industrialised attract the development of railways.
The growth of industries and railways is complimentary to each other.
Administrative factors:
State funding policy plays a vital role in the development of railways across the nations.
The state with flexible laws supports the growth of railways.
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