What is Indian Railway problem?

The Four major problems faced by Indian Railways are (i) large number of rivers requiring construction of bridges (ii) Hilly terrain where railway tracts are laid through low hills, gaps or tunnels (iii) sparse population and lack of economic viability (iv) difficulties to lay railway lines on sandy plains and swamps.

What is the mascot of Indian Railway?

Bholu
The official mascot of Indian Railways is an elephant named “Bholu”. It is designed by the National Institute of Design, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Indian Railways. It is symbolic that earlier the elephants are being used to position the cartridges.

What are advantages of Railways?

Rail has lower fuel costs compared to road transport, especially when shipping a high volume of freight. Rail also has less costs associated with drivers and typically has better costs for drop trailer programs. Shipping via train is more environmentally friendly. Trains burn less fuel per ton mile than trucks.

Who will run trains in India’s Railway system?

On July 1, 2020, the Indian Railways launched the formal process of inviting private parties to run trains on the Indian railway system. Hopes of a large participation were belied as there were no bids for nine clusters and only two bids for three clusters.

What is the current travel time on the Indian Railways network?

The current travel time on the existing Indian Railways network is 12 hours. The project is executed by the Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL), a joint venture between the Kerala government and the Union Ministry of Railways. What was the need for the project?

What is the history of electrification of Indian Railways?

Railway electrification in India began with the first electric train, between Bombay Victoria Terminus and Kurla on the Harbour Line, on 3 February 1925 on the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (GIPR) at 1500 V DC.

What is the operating ratio of India’s Railways?

In 2018-19, as per the NRP, India’s operating ratio (OR) was 0.59 for freight and 1.92 for passenger traffic. The problem is low passenger fares and artificially high freight rates required to cross-subsidise those.