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One of the rarest sights in Indian Railways: an electric locomotive-hauled train running without overhead electric wires! This unusual operation is currently seen on two routes in India, the Ramanathapuram–Rameshwaram section in Tamil Nadu and the Mysuru–Chamarajanagar section in Karnataka. But why is a small portion of these otherwise electrified routes still without overhead wires, while electric locomotives continue to operate on them? The core reason is airports and aviation operations. On the Ramanathapuram–Rameshwaram route, the railway line passes close to a Naval air base, while on the Mysuru–Chamarajanagar route, it runs near Mysuru Airport. During electrification, concerns were raised about overhead equipment in the vicinity of active runways and its potential impact on flight operations. As a result, while most of both routes were electrified, these small sections were left without overhead electric supply. But Indian Railways still wanted to operate electric locomotives on the routes. So, a rather unusual solution is used: trains accelerate to their permissible speed before entering the non-electrified section and then roll through it using their momentum before reaching the electrified section again. It sounds like a hack, but this is an actual operational practice, making it one of the most unusual electric-train operations you can spot in Indian Railways. And yes, there have even been instances on these sections where a train reportedly got stuck after losing momentum in the non-electrified zone! :)
Trains of India 🇮🇳950,390 次观看 • 1 个月前
A train that emits water, not smoke. How cool is that? This is India's first Hydrogen Cell Powered Train 🚆 What's cooler? India is one of only 6 nations to develop this technology ⚡ What's even cooler? India has developed the most powerful hydrogen train in the world 🔥
Trains of India 🇮🇳1,095,922 次观看 • 3 个月前
More than half the passengers reportedly deboarded a moving train because ticket checking was underway ahead at the station. Such a sad state of affairs. If we, as citizens, are so irresponsible that we can’t even buy a ₹10 ticket, do we really deserve all the development and better facilities we demand?
Trains of India 🇮🇳54,074 次观看 • 10 天前
A very rare scene in Indian Railways when 2 trains race parallel to each other on a bridge 🚆🔥 26501 Patliputra–Gorakhpur Vande Bharat on the left, racing alongside 15079 Patliputra–Gorakhpur Intercity on the right on one of India’s longest rail-cum-road bridges, the iconic Digha–Sonpur Bridge! 🚆🔥
Trains of India 🇮🇳59,387 次观看 • 13 天前
Imagine being a government school teacher, travelling daily in AC class without a ticket, and when the TTE asks for it, instead of showing one, you accuse him of molestation. Can’t buy a ₹10 ticket but carry the attitude of the President of India. 🤦🏻♂️ These are the very people entrusted with shaping the nation’s future. Kudos to the TTE staff for handling the situation firmly, it’s because of individuals like these that India and Indians are abused globally. #IndianRailways
Trains of India 🇮🇳1,585,452 次观看 • 1 年前
Gaya, one of the most visited cities by foreign travellers (mainly Buddhists) in India, had an old, rotten railway station for decades. Railway stations are generally the first impression of a city. Just imagine what all those foreign travellers perceived of India after seeing such a filthy and outdated station. But now, the station is getting a world-class makeover, turning it into a modern transit hub and revamping India’s image at the same time. Once completed, this station will surely be one of the most beautiful stations in India. I often wonder where all our tax money went before, as the system never got an upgrade post-Independence.
Trains of India 🇮🇳79,844 次观看 • 19 天前
Love how foreign tourists are left stunned while experiencing India’s new-generation trains, like the Sleeper Vande Bharat. 🇮🇳✨ The world still has an old image of India and Indian Railways, outdated trains, crowded stations and ageing infrastructure. But with modern trains, redeveloped stations and massive railway reforms, that perception is changing fast ✨
Trains of India 🇮🇳71,095 次观看 • 17 天前
RCF Kapurthala-Made Vande Bharat Trainset Hits 180 kmph in Trials! 🚆🔥 With this, the 3 major production units i.e. Integral Coach Factory (Chennai), Modern Coach Factory (Raebareli), Rail Coach Factory (Kapurthala) have now rolled out Vande Bharat trainsets. Only Marathwada Rail Coach Factory remains to join the list, with KINET's Sleeper Vande Bharat trainset expected to roll out soon! ✨
Trains of India 🇮🇳25,726 次观看 • 8 天前