1. What Makes a Railway Network “Largest”? There are two primary metrics: total track length (including multiple tracks and sidings) and route length (unique routes). This post ranks countries based on total track length. 2. Top 5 Railway Powerhouses in 2025 United States: ~293,500 km – largest globally, freight-focused. China: ~155,000 km – includes 45,000 km of high-speed…
Across the globe, railfanning is a celebrated and widely recognized hobby. From Europe to Japan, railfans – also known as trainspotters or rail enthusiasts – are appreciated for their passion, knowledge, and contributions to railway heritage and public awareness. Unfortunately, in India, this harmless and constructive pastime is often misunderstood, discouraged, or even treated with…
If you’ve recently taken a journey in an LHB 3AC coach and felt repeated jerks throughout the ride, you’re not alone. Many passengers have started to notice that Indian Railways’ modern LHB coaches—despite being hailed for better safety and speed—sometimes offer a less comfortable ride compared to older ICF coaches. But why is this happening?…
Edappally Junction in Ernakulam is a critical road intersection where NH66 and NH544 converge, and it experiences one of the highest traffic volumes in Kerala. Proximity to Lulu Mall, the Edappally Metro Station, and several residential and commercial zones further contribute to traffic congestion. This proposal outlines a multi-layered solution to decongest the junction in…
Monsoon Magic at Walayar Railway Station I Caught Some RARE Trains Welcome to another thrilling railfanning video from Palakkad Roads & Rails! Today, we bring you the vibrant sights and sounds of Walayar Railway Station, a key junction located on the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border in Southern India. Captured during the peak of monsoon season, this…
🛬 IndiGo A321neo (VT-IRY) Mumbai to Chennai Final Approach | IGO574N Live Landing Witness IndiGo flight IGO574N (6E5204) on its final approach to Chennai International Airport (MAA) from Mumbai (BOM). Captured at 900 ft barometric altitude and 126 knots ground speed, this Airbus A321neo (VT-IRY) is seconds from touchdown! Experience real-time aviation action in this…
🛬 IndiGo A320neo (VT-IQD) from Coimbatore to Chennai | IGO6918 Final Approach! via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV7N9OUSjBM July 10, 2025 at 05:16PM Roads&Rails Train Videos Rail-fanning Civic Sense
🌍 The World’s Longest Straight Road: A 256 km Engineering Wonder in the Saudi Desert When we think of highways, we imagine curves, bends, and scenic turns winding through landscapes. But did you know that somewhere on Earth, there’s a highway so straight it feels like driving through infinity? Welcome to Highway 10 in Saudi…
🛬 IndiGo A320neo (VT-IXO) Final Approach to Chennai from Kuwait | IGO1242 Landing! Watch IndiGo flight IGO1242 (6E1242) on its final descent into Chennai (MAA) after a 4 hr 51 min journey from Kuwait City (KWI). This Airbus A320neo (VT-IXO) is captured at just 1,000 ft altitude and 138 knots speed — moments before touchdown!…
🛬 IndiGo A321neo (VT-IBD) Landing in Chennai from Abu Dhabi | IGO1412 Final Approach! Experience the final approach of IndiGo flight IGO1412 (6E1412) from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai (MAA) on the Airbus A321neo (VT-IBD). Captured at 1,025 ft altitude and 124 knots speed, the aircraft is moments from touchdown at MAA. Track real-time aviation…
