The document provides an overview of Indian Railways, which was introduced in 1853 and has since grown to become one of the largest rail networks in the world. It discusses the organization structure with 16 zones and 68 divisions overseen by the Ministry of Railways. Indian Railways connects most parts of India, carries over 7 billion passengers and 1 million tons of freight annually. It also offers several luxury train services and has focused on improving food services and hospitality for travelers.

1. Indian Railways.
Lifeline to the Nation ….
By : Indra bhaskar ,Sahil ,Narendra & Md. Aftab

2. Contents:
▪ Introduction
▪ Railway zones
▪ Organisation structure
▪ SWOT analysis
▪ Services by IR
▪ Amazing facts
▪ Conclusion

3. The Journey So far…

4. From
To

5. Rail Network Penetration
1909 2014

7. INTRODUCTION
▪ India is a land of diverse culture, and Railways
play a key role in not only meeting the transport
needs of the country, but also in binding together
dispersed areas and promoting national
integration. Indian Railways have emerged as the
sinews of the Indian economy, and have reached
out to bring together the great Indian family.
• Indian railways was first introduced in India in the
year 1853 by East India Company. The first railway
route was from Bombay to Thane. Today, Indian
railways serve as the best means of transport to
India as well as is also an employer to 1.307 million
Indians (2013).

8. • Indian Railways have been the prime movers to the Nation and have the
distinction of being one of the largest railway systems in the world under a
single management.
• As compared to road transport, the Railway has a number
of intrinsic advantages. Indian Railways, therefore, rightly
occupy pride of place in the growth and development of
the nation.
• Apart from normal trains connecting almost all parts of the
country, the Indian Railways also runs special luxury trains
like the Palace on Wheels, Rajdhani Express, Shatbdi
Express, Fairy queen etc.

9. INDIAN RAILWAY ZONES

10. Organization Structure
Top
• Ministry of railway
• Railway board
Middle
• 16 zones headed by general manager
• 68 divisions headed by division railway manager
Bottom
• Station masters who control individual station
D. V. Sadananda Gowda

11. SWOT Analysis
Strength Weakness
Opportunity Threats

12. Strength
▪ The biggest organization in the world under
one management
▪ Affordable to common man
▪ Connects different cities and states
▪ Co-operative employees

13. Weakness
• Non pro-active employees
• Corruption within department
• Lack of safety
• Poor infrastructure
• Overcrowded
• Delayed trains
• Un hygienic food

14. Opportunity
▪ Metro in commercial cities like Mumbai,
Chennai etc.
▪ Development in small cities
▪ Profit through privatization
▪ Technological advancement

15. Threats
• Increasing price of diesel
• Naxalites
•Terrorism
• Improvement of other infrastructure like
roadways
• Low cost airlines

19. CATERING
▪ The present Railway catering services is managed both departmentally
(The Indian Railways) and through Licensed contractors. Catering
facilities of thousands travelling by train everyday throughout the
country, the turnover is enormous. For the departmental catering alone
for the year 1984-85, was more than Rs. 40 crores, and the licences fees
from the contractors’ in the same year was more than Rs. 80 lakh.
▪ The Railway also owns and operates two railway hotels at Ranchi and
Puri

21. TRAVEL
▪ Rail transport is a commonly used mode of long-distance transportation in India. Almost
all rail operations in India are handled by a state-owned organisation, Indian Railways,
Ministry of Railways.
▪ The rail network traverses the length and breadth of the country, covering in 2011 a total
length of 64,460 kilometres (40,050 mi).
▪ It is the 4th largest railway network in the world, transporting 7.651 billion passengers and
over 921 million tonnes of freight annually, as of 2011. Its operations cover twenty eight
states and three union territories and also provide limited service to Nepal, Bangladesh
and Pakistan.

22. HOSPITALITY
▪ The Railways have also focused on providing
Hospitality to its travellers.
▪ Food, hospitality and cleanliness are among
the major issues with the railways in the past.
▪ Railways has introduced many trains which
pays importance to providing luxury and
comfort to its travellers.
▪ For ex. Palace on wheels, Maharaja’s Express –
“Worlds leading luxury train”, Golden Chariot,
Royal Rajasthan onWheels,.

23. Maharajas' Express - The Finest Luxury Train
▪ Maharajas' Express, bestowed the "World’s Leading Luxury Train" award at the World
Travel Awards for two consecutive years in 2012 & 2013.

24. Golden Chariot
Many worlds, One Voyage
• The Golden Chariot is a royal experience, a journey that is much more than
a luxury train ride. The Golden Chariot tour epitomizes the rich Indian
heritage and journeys through one of the most exotic regions in the world.

25. Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
• The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is the regal delight where every
moment is woven together into an everlasting and immemorial
experience to be lived and cherished forever.

26. MORE SERVICES.
▪ Travel and transportation – Goods transport, tour
planning and itinerary support.
▪ Luggage and postal services.
▪ Transportation support to forces such as Army, Air
Force and Navy.
▪ Lifeline Express – “Hospital on wheels”
▪ Double decker A/C trains.

29. Amazing Facts
• The total distance covered by the 14,300 trains on the Indian Railways everyday, equals to
three and half times the distance to moon.
• The first train on Indian soil ran between Bombay and Thane on 16th April 1853.
• Indian Railways has about 63,028 route kms. Of track.
• It carries over 13 million passengers and 1.3 million tones of freight everyday.
• It runs about 14,300 train daily.
• Indian Railways has about 7,000 railway stations.
• The longest platform in the world is at kharagpur and is 2,733 ft. in length.
• Nehru Setu on Sone River is the longest Railway Bridge.
• 42 Railway companies operated in the country before independence.
• Electric Locomotives are manufactured at Chittaranjan Locomotive works, Chittaranjan.
• Coaches are manufactured at ICF/ Chennai, RCF/ Kapurthala and BEML/ Bangaluru.
• The National Rail Museum at New Delhi was set-up in 1977.
• People employed in Indian Railway are about 1.6 million.
• Classes of travel in Indian Railway : 1stAC, 2ndAC, 3rdAC, AC chair car, Sleeper and General.

31. CONCLUSION
• It is one of the world's largest railway networks.
• Indian Railways is the world's ninth largest commercial or utility
employer, by number of employees, with over 1.307 million
employees.
• It is the cheapest means of transport in India.
• It provides daily services to people in india.
• Best means of transportation as it passes through almost all rural
and urban areas.
• Safest means of transportation.

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