Interactive: Indian Railways at a glance

All of us have been on a train at least once. From the richest to the poorest, the Railways has served us all. But what makes the announcement of the Railway Budget an event in itself? The answer is quite simple: the Railways are India’s lifeline. It not only connects us, the entire show chugs along on these rails. This is not just superlative praise, here are some facts that explain why railways remains central to Indian life, economy and growth. Indian Railways has the highest passenger traffic in the world.