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China and India, both major economies in Asia, have taken different paths in developing their high-speed rail (HSR) capabilities and infrastructure. China China’s high-speed rail development is the most extensive in the world. The country has made massive investments in HSR since the first line opened in 2008, leading to a network that spans over…
Sounds of the Indian Railways: Honks, Hustle & Heritage on Track 🚆🎧A Immerse yourself in the iconic soundscape of Indian Railways—from the deep echo of train horns to the rhythmic clatter of wheels on tracks. 🚉🔊 This audio journey features a curated compilation of authentic railway sounds: express trains racing by, distant whistles cutting through…
#didyouknow #indianrailways Did you know that Indian Railways is one of the world’s largest employers? With over 1.3 million employees, it’s like having the entire population of Estonia working on trains. But here’s the real mind-blower: if you laid out all of India’s railway tracks in a straight line, they’d wrap around the Earth not…
What Happens When WAG9 HC Twin Locos Reach FULL Speed? Witness the power of Indian Railways as twin WAG-9 HC locomotives (Loco No. 38733 & 38748) race through Mankara Railway Station, Palakkad, Kerala at full speed. This high-voltage railfanning moment showcases the strength and engineering marvel of these 9000 HP electric beasts, making it a…
[4K] High-Speed Action! Intercity SF Express 22609 at Mankara Station | WAP-4 22360 | #history Experience the thrilling sight of the Intercity Superfast Express (Train No: 22609) powered by a robust WAP-4 locomotive (No. 22360), roaring through the scenic Mankara Railway Station (MNY) in Kerala’s Palakkad Division. Operating daily between Mangalore Central (MAQ) and Coimbatore…
STOP Missing Out on Daily Railfanning Adventures in Palakkad Join Palakkad Roads&Rails on a railfanning adventure in Palakkad, Kerala, India! Watch as I capture the trains and railways in action on March 14, 2025. #indianrailways Chapters: 00:40 – Red Signal 00:51 – Yellow Signal 01:11 – Horns 01:21- The Train Palakkad Express with Arakkonam WAP4…
Indian Railways: From Colonial Tracks to Bullet Trains – A Journey Through Time Explore the untold story of Indian Railways—one of the largest railway networks in the world. From its colonial beginnings under the British Empire to the ambitious Vande Bharat trains and bullet train projects, this episode unpacks the full journey. Learn how Indian…
Palakkad Junction Railway Station Then & Now | 13 Years of Evolution (2010–2023)| Olavakkode India Palakkad Junction Railway Station: 13-Year Transformation (2010–2023) | Olavakkode Kerala Indian Railways. Take a journey through time as we explore the stunning transformation of Palakkad Junction (Olavakkode) Railway Station over the last 13 years using Google Maps’ historic imagery. Witness…
