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World's Longest High-Speed Rail Networks Education
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World's Longest High-Speed Rail Networks

Here is the list of the World's Longest High-Speed Rail Networks## China tops the list of the world's longest high-speed rail network, which has a network of about 70,000 km. and the second place is Spain with a network of 5,706.1 m.## Check out the full list below## List of the World's Longest High-Speed Rail Networks # Country or Region Conti­nent Inopera­tion(km) Underconstruction(km) Total(km) Networkdensity(m/km2) Lengthper 100,000 people(km) Max.speed(km/h) Electri­fication Trackgauge(mm) Notes 1 China Asia 40,267 29,733 70,000 4.2 3.11 350 25 kV 50Hz 1435 Shanghai Maglev: 430km/h max; The only country in the world to provide overnight sleeping high-speed trains at 250km/h. 2 Spain Europe 4,327.1 1,378.0 5,705.1 8.32 9.6 310 3 kV DC;25kV 50Hz 1435;1668 (at least 400km upgraded and are not listed by UIC) 3 France Europe 2,735 560.1 4,536.867 6.18 6.17 320 25 kV 50Hz 1435 Dedicated (LGV) 1,242.767 220 Upgraded 4 Germany Europe 1,571 3,321.83 6,225.83 8.83 8.83 300 15 kV 16.7Hz 1435 Dedicated (NBS) 1,885.4 250 Upgraded (ABS) 5 Japan Asia 2,727 657.1 3,384.1 8.07 1.96 320 25 kV 50Hz,25 kV 60Hz 1435;1435 and 1067 dual The first network ever opened; 6411.7km including approved 6 Italy Europe 921 965.24 2,982.94 6.7 6.7 300 25 kV 50Hz 1435 Dedicated 1,096.7 250 Upgraded 7 United Kingdom Europe 113 220 2,142.7 7.92 2.79 300 25 kV 50Hz AC;Diesel (or dual);3 kV DC Third-Rail (at junctions only) 1435 Dedicated (HS) 1,814.7 201 1435 Classic upgraded lines 8 South Korea Asia 660.9 1,435 2,716.9 12.6 2.44 305 25kV 60Hz 1435 Dedicated 621 260 Upgraded 9 Turkey Asia 724 508 2,335 1.63 1.17 300 25kV 50Hz 1435 Dedicated 102 550 200 Upgraded 10 Finland Europe 1,120 201 1,327 3.31 20.02 220 25kV 50Hz 1524 Only upgraded lines 11 Sweden Europe 860 718.5 1,578.5 1.91 8.3 205 15 kV 16.7Hz 1435 Only upgraded lines 12 United States North America 735 1,789.3 2,524.3 0.08 0.28 240 12 kV 25Hz,12 kV 60Hz,25 kV 60Hz; Diesel (or dual) 1435 Only upgraded lines; dedicated lines under construction 13 Greece Europe 700 695 1,395 5.3 6.5 200 25 kV 50Hz 1435 14 Russia Europe 650 0 650 0.04 0.52 250 3 kV DC,25kV 50Hz 1520 Only upgraded lines 15 Saudi Arabia Asia 449 1,691 2,144 0.21 1.36 300 25 kV 50Hz 1435 16 Uzbekistan Asia 741 465 1206 250 25 kV 50Hz 1520 Including upgraded lines 17 Taiwan Asia 332.1 0 332.1 9.17 1.44 300 25 kV 60 Hz 1435 18 Austria Europe 254 231.37 485.37 3.03 2.81 250 15 kV 16.7Hz 1435 Including upgraded lines 19 Portugal Europe 227 626 853 2.46 1.98 220 25 kV 50Hz 1668 Only upgraded lines 20 Poland Europe 224 411.457 764.657 1.13 1.21 200 3 kV DC 1435 Only upgraded lines; 484km extra approved 21 Belgium Europe 209 293 502 8.98 3.4 300 3 kV DC,25kV 50Hz 1435 Including upgraded lines 22 Morocco Africa 186 1,287 1,473 0.28 0.5 320 25 kV 50Hz 1435 Inaugurated in November 2018 23 Switzerland Europe 178 431.4 609.4 4.31 3.14 250 15 kV 16.7Hz 1435 24 Norway Europe 139.5 459.55 599.05 0.43 2.16 210 15 kV 16.7Hz 1435 Only upgraded lines 25 Netherlands Europe 90 166.8 256.8 2.15 0.60 300 1.5 kV DC,25 kV 50Hz 1435 Hanzelijn is expected to start high-speed services 26 Serbia Europe 75 108.1 183.1 0.02 1.09 200 25 kV 50Hz 1435 First section of the larger Budapest to Belgrade Railway project. (Upgraded line) 27 Denmark Europe 56 716.8 771.8 1.3 1.92 200 25 kV 50Hz;Diesel (before 2017) 1435 28 Hong Kong Asia 26 - - 23.51 0.35 200 1.5 kV DC,25 kV 50Hz 1435

List of Beautiful Railway Stations in India Education
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List of Beautiful Railway Stations in India

There are many beautiful railway stations in India. India is one of the largest networks in the world. The structure and architecture of some railway stations are very beautiful.## 1) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus was also known as victoria terminus.CSMT railway station was built in the year 1887. Frederick Stevens and Axel Haig have designed the CSMT railway station.## 2) Old Delhi railway station Old Delhi railway station is one of the oldest railway stations in Delhi. The Old Delhi Railway Station is also known as a Delhi Junction.## 3) Howrah railway station Howrah railway station is in the state of West Bengal. Howrah railway station is built in the year 1854. Howrah railway station is located on the bank of river Hooghly.## 3) Vijaywada railway station Vijaywada railway station is in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Vijayawada Railway station was built in the year 1888. Vijayawada railway station is one of the busiest railway stations in India.## 4) Charbagh Railway Station Lucknow Lucknow railway station structure was built in 1926 with intricate miners and domes of Saracen design. The Lucknow railway station, designed by J.H. Horniman. Lucknow is one of the important Railway stations in India.## 5) Kanpur Central Kanpur Central railway station is in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Kanpur Central railway station was constructed in 1930. The design of this building was inspired by the Charbagh Railway Station Lucknow.## 7)Ghum Railway StationV Ghum railway station is in the state of West Bengal and gum railway station is 14th highest in the world .it is part of Darjeeling toy train.## 8) The Dudhsagar Railway Station The Dudhsagar railway station is in the state of Goa. Dudhsagar waterfall comes in the Mumbai Goa railway route. the Dudhsagar waterfalls on the left of the railway station giving the most beautiful view of Goa.## 9) Nagpur Railway Station Nagpur railway station is in the state of Maharashtra. Nagpur railway station was built in the year 1867. Nagpur railway station is the most important junction in India, connecting the east to west and north to south.## 10) Cuttack Railway Station Cuttack Railway Station was built in 1896. The design of Odisha's Cuttack railway station is similar to Barabati Fort. The Barabati Fort is famous is one of the famous monuments of the 14th century located in the Kalinga region of Odisha.## ⦿Did you know? 1. There are a total of 18 railway zones in India.## 2. The first railway minister of Republic India was John Mathai.## 3. India has the fourth-largest rail network in the world.## Stay Tuned...

List of top 10 cleanest railway stations in India Education
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List of top 10 cleanest railway stations in India

In 2015, the Ministry of Railways launched Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat. This campaign is to keep the train and station clean.## Sr.no Station name State 1. Jaipur junction Rajasthan 2. Jodhpur junction Rajasthan 3. Durgapur Rajasthan 4. Jammu tawi Jammu and Kashmir 5. Gandhinagar-jp Rajasthan 6. Suratgarh Rajasthan 7. Vijaywada junction Andhra Pradesh 8. Udaipur city Rajasthan 9. Ajmer junction Rajasthan 10. Haridwar Uttarakhand ⦿Did you know? 1. Rajasthan has the highest number of cleanest railway stations in India.## 2. The shortest railway run is 3 kilometers from Nagpur to Ajni.## Stay Tuned...

List of 5 longest route trains in India Education
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List of 5 longest route trains in India

Indian railway is one of the largest railway networks in the world. Indian Railways has 7,112 stations over a route of 65,808 km used by passengers, Goods wagons, and freight traffic. Indian railway runs 7420 freights trains and 12,615 passenger trains daily .## 1) Vivek express - Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari Vivek express runs between Dibrugarh in Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. Vivek express covers a distance of 4273 km and takes 80 hours 15 minutes to reach its destination.it passes through 8 states and stop at 55 halts .## 2) Thiruvananthapuram Central–Silchar Express: Silchar express runs between Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala to Silchar in Assam. This train covers a distance of 3932 km in 74 hrs 35 minutes. This train passes through 9 states and stops at 51 halts .## 3) Himsagar Express - Jammu Tawi to Kanyakumari: The Himsagar Express train runs between Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu) to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Jammu and Kashmir)The train covers a distance of 3787 km and takes 72 hrs to reach its destination. this train passes a total of 12 states and stops at 73 stations.## 4)Navyug Express - Mangalore to Jammu: Navyug Express covers a distance of 3674 km and takes 68 hours hrs to reach its destination. navy express runs between Bangalore central to Jammu Tawi. This train passes 14 states and stops at 61 halts .## 5)Ten Jammu Express - Tirunelveli Jammu: Ten Jammu Express runs between Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in Jammu and Kashmir. the train covers a distance of 3631 km and takes 71 hrs 20 minutes to reach its destination. this train passes 11 states and stops at 62 halts.## ⦿Did you know? 1. The first train in India ran between Mumbai to Thane on 16 April 1853.## 2 The maximum stops are Howrah Amritsar Express i.e is 115.## 3. Computerized reservation was started in New Delhi Railway Station for the first time in 1986.## Stay Tuned...

List of five longest railway platforms in India Education
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List of five longest railway platforms in India

Indian railway is the transport lifeline of the nation. Indian railway is the fourth largest network in the country. Crores of people travel daily in Indian Railways. Indian Railways has 7,112 stations over a route of 65,808 km used by passengers, Goods wagons, and freight traffic.## 1) Gorakhpur Railway Station Gorakhpur railway station is in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Gorakhpur railway station platform length is 1366 meters(4483 ft). North Eastern Railway zone operates Gorakhpur railway station.## 2) Kollam Railway Station Kollam junction railway station is in the state of Kerala, India. The length of the Kollam railway station platform is 1180.5 m (3873 ft). Southern railway zone operates Kollam railway station.## 3) Kharagpur Railway Station Kharagpur railway station is in the state of West benga, India l. The length of the platform is 1072.5 5 m ( 3519. ft) south eastern railway zone operates Kharagpur railway station.## 4) Bilaspur Railway Station Bilaspur railway station is in. the state .of Chattisgarh, India. Bilaspur railway station operated by SECR railway The length of the platform is 802 m (2631 ft.## 5) Jhansi Railway Station Jhansi railway station is in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The Jhansi railway station has a total length of 770 m ( 2526 ft ). The northcentral railway operates Jhansi railway station.## ⦿Did you know? 1) Howrah has the largest no of platforms i.e 23 platforms.## 2) Bori Bunder of Mumbai is 1 railway station in India.## 3) Mathura railway junction is the biggest junction in India .7 routes are emerging from this station.## Stay Tuned...