Write the key features of Konkan
Railway.
Answers
Answer:
konkan railway trains along the West Coast of India parallel to the Arabian Sea and Western ghat
Explanation:
it connects Mumbai and Mangalore the railway line exchange from Roha in Maharashtra till thokar in Karnataka covering a length of 741 kilometre
(1) Konkan Railway started in 1998.
(2) It stretches over the four states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala over a distance of 760 kilometers.
(3) There are 12 tunnels on this track. The 6.5 km tunnel at Karbude is the longest tunnel.
(4) There are 179 big and 1819 small bridges on this track. Out of these, the 2065.8 m long bridge on River Sharavati near Honnawar is the biggest.
(5) The 64m tall bridge on River Panval near Ratnagiri is India's tallest bridge.
(6) Sensors are fitted to the railway engine for avoiding accidents on tracks that are prone to landslides.