It has been argued that India’s economic life is linked to its railways. They also accelerate the growth of the industrial and agricultural sectors. Railways are, therefore, India’s primary mode of freight and passenger transportation. Additionally, it promotes travel and facilitates the movement of goods over greater distances. The Indian Railways have played a significant integrating role for more than 150 years in addition to being an essential mode of transportation. It is a fact that trains move faster at night than they do during the day. If you’re curious about why this might be, read on for an explanation.
Less Movement On Railway Tracks
There are several reasons why trains run faster at night. The simplest explanation for this is that there is less activity of humans and animals on the rail tracks at night than there is during the daytime. It is because of this that there are fewer chances of train accidents at night due to high speed. Additionally, the train drivers can pick up speed and cover a great distance at night due to this advantage. You may have noticed people rushing in and out of the stations during the day. They also choose to cross platforms by crossing the rail lines, which is quite dangerous, rather than taking the subway or a bridge.
Signals For Trains Are Clear During The Night
You’ll often see that trains typically slow down and wait for signals before entering a station. It is to make sure that the tracks ahead are clear. To make sure that neither trains nor humans are on the respective tracks, this is done. Additionally, these signals are easier to see at night and will also be available from a distance. As a result, trains can gallop through stations at night at higher speeds rather than having to slow down.
No Maintenance Work Takes Place At Night
Your trains must run on schedule, which requires regular track repair. A slow order from inadequate maintenance may disrupt both freight and passenger movement. However, most of the maintenance work on railway tracks happens during the daytime. You’ve probably seen that sometimes, trains will unexpectedly stop due to track repairs. At night, there is less chance of this happening over. Hence, as there is no track maintenance at night, the train travels at a faster speed. It is also because trains can run faster without worrying about accidents.
Currently, railways are overtaking all other forms of transportation in prominence. Indian Railways also play a crucial part in the sectoral travel of the whole lower and upper middle class. Among the popular forms of transportation in India, it is the most affordable.
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