In what ways did the Indian Railways affect the Indian economy?

In terms of the economy, railways played a major role in integrating markets and increasing trade. In terms of politics, railways shaped the finances of the colonial government and the Princely States.

What are the factors affecting the railway route?

Factors affecting Railways:

• Geographical factors:
• Economic factors:
• Political and Administrative factors:
• The North Indian Plain:
• The Peninsular Plateau:
• The Himalayan Region:
• The Coastal Plains:
• Gauge Conversion:

What are the improvement made by the Indian Railways?

Improvements made by the Indian Railways in its functioning are as follow: (1) Steam engines are replaced by diesel and electric engines. (2) E-ticket and I-ticket facilities are available. (3) Conversion of metre and narrow gauges into broad gauges.

What are the positive impact of railway in India?

It helped in movement of Indian goods and provided market for Indian producers. It integrated the markets and increased the trade. It facilitated the investment in different industries as now the movement of finished goods became easy. Jute, Cotton, Iron and steel industries were established in times to come.

How are railways important for the growth of Indian economy?

Railway being an important part of service sector also contributing to nation’s economic development directly as well as indirectly. Service sector is gradually improving its share in employment. Capacity building on existing routes will help in carrying more and more freight, also in increasing passenger travelling.

What are the advantages of railways in India?

Advantages:

• Dependable:
• Better Organized:
• High Speed over Long Distances:
• Suitable for Bulky and Heavy Goods:
• Cheaper Transport:
• Safety:
• Larger Capacity:

What are the problems faced by Indian Railways explain the improvements made by the Indian Railways in its functioning?

(i) Conversion of metre gauge to broad gauge. (ii) Steam engines have been replaced by diesel and electric engines. (iii) The replacement of steam engine run by coal has improved the environment of stations and its surroundings. (iv) Railways routes have been extended to areas were there was no railway lines earlier.

What are the three problems faced by the Indian Railways?

(i) Railways are difficult to construct in the hilly and mountainous parts of India. (ii) The huge size of the country makes it difficult to connect the remote parts of the country. (iii) Obsolete trains, tracks and equipment make railway unsafe.