Guwahati, March 16 -- Trains often feel like they move faster at night, something many passengers notice but may not fully understand.

While the actual speed may not always be much higher, several reasons make it seem that way and sometimes, trains do run faster at night.

One big reason is that there is less traffic on the tracks. During the day, many trains, including passenger and freight trains, share the railway lines, and maintenance work also takes place.

At night, with fewer trains running, there are fewer stops and delays, allowing trains to move smoothly without interruptions. Even if the speed limit remains the same, the journey feels quicker due to fewer slowdowns.

Weather also plays a role. Cooler temperatures at night hel...