India, Jan. 28 -- Every journey by train across India tells a story of the destinations reached and the people brought together to bridge gaps that geography and society once created. Indian Railways has a rich legacy that has been around for more than 170 years, with its recognition as the fourth-largest railway network in the world.

Of late, two large projects have captured the country's attention, reflecting the transformative vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. He inaugurated the Jammu Division, which addresses a long-standing demand and precedes the first direct train service to Kashmir in six decades. This will be the 70th railway division of the Indian Railways and the 6th under Northern Railways, all set to energ...