Category: Railway History & Heritage
The development of Railway system in India followed a very haphazard and complex pattern. Some of the Railways were owned by the companies others were owned by stated railways. There were a few others which were owned by the state itself due to their strategic importance. The Dhond-Manmad Railway was one such strategically important chord … Continue reading History and Development of Dhond-Manmad State Railway
World Heritage day also called as the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS) is celebrated on 18th April Every year to honor and protect our cultural legacy. The idea of World Heritage day came into picture in 1960s when the Abu Simbel Temples which were on the verge of drowning due of construction of … Continue reading Indian Railways: India’s Living Heritage!
The railway system in pre-independence India was varied, comprising Imperial, Company-Owned, State Railways, and others. It served military, economic, and local needs, connecting major regions. Post-independence, these railways were nationalized, forming the backbone of Indian Railways, which remains a critical infrastructure component today.
The Barsi Light Railway, also known as the Barsi State Railway, revolutionized narrow gauge railways in India. Established in 1897, it connected rural areas in Maharashtra, facilitating the transport of agricultural products and played a key role in regional development. After independence, it was integrated into Indian Railways and eventually converted to broad gauge.
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