India's government has announced plans to invest $137 billion in its railway network over the next five years. Announcing this news at the annual railway budget, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said the cash boost will help modernize existing tracks and introduce faster trains. He left the heavily subsidized passenger fares...
Steam locomotive power tourism and nostalgia among foreign tourists to India
The pounding of pistons, the rhythmic chuff of a locomotive and storybook names such as "Fairy Queen" are all part of the allure of India's old-fashioned steam railroad, particularly for tourist from India's former ruler, Great Britain. UK's IB Times reports "The presence of raw fire that fires raw power...