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using compressed air in retarding the progress of the engine. The former are used for shunting while the later for descending steep gradients. One of the handbrakes acts on the tyres of the wheels in the ordinary manner and the second acts on grooved surfaces of the pinion axle, but can be used in those places where the rack is laid.
851:. The route crosses major earthquake zones and is subjected to extreme temperatures of cold and heat, as well as inhospitable terrain, making it a challenging engineering project. The railway line has been under construction since 2002, when it was declared a national project. It will link the state's winter capital,
421:, work on the route began in 1879 and was completed by July 1881. The line underwent several improvements such as making its gradients more gradual over the years to increase its manoeuvrability. By 1909–1910, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was carrying roughly 174,000 passengers and 47,000 tons of goods annually.
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A unique feature of the line is its horseshoe embankments. Notable features of the route include Neral
Station, the first on the route; the Herdal Hill section; the steep grade of Bhekra Khud; the One Kiss Tunnel (the only tunnel on the route, which earned its nickname because the tunnel is just long
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are on the tentative list of UNESCO World
Heritage Sites. The basis of UNESCO's designation of the Mountain Railways of India as a World Heritage Site is "outstanding examples of bold, ingenious engineering solutions for the problem of establishing an effective rail link through rugged, mountainous
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carriages allowed for the replacement of the basic four wheel carriages formerly used for support and stability. In 1897, a major earthquake damaged the railway, requiring rebuilding of the route, including extensive improvements to the track and stations. Further modernization occurred as part of
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Two distinct functions – first that of traction by adhesion as in an ordinary loco; second that of traction by pinions acting on the track bars. The brakes are four in number – two handbrakes, acting by friction; and two acting by preventing the free escape of air from cylinder and thus
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terrain." The
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway received the honor first in 1999 by UNESCO followed by the Nilgiri Mountain Railway in 2005. The Kalka–Shimla Railway received the designation in 2008. The three routes together have been titled the Mountain Railways of India under
809:. Though the gradient of the line is generally gentle, the critical reach with steep slopes is at the 142 km (88 mi) stretch, which is 210 m (690 ft) wide and has a slope of 1:19 and approach slopes of 1:31 and 1:25. The terminus stretch between
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located at key vantage points, marking locations with titles such as Agony Point and
Sensation Corner. Another feature are spirals on steep hills that provide scenic views of the valleys below. In 1999, the Darjeeling line was the first to be recognized by
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at 48 degrees (a radius of 37.47 m (122.9 ft)). The tracks climb from 656 m (2,152 ft) to a peak elevation of 2,076 m (6,811 ft) at Shimla. The longest tunnel on the line is the Barog Tunnel
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enough to exchange a kiss with one's partner); a water pipe station, which is no longer in operation; Mountain Berry, which features two sharp zigzags; Panorama Point; and finally, the end of the route at
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Railway Company, beginning in 1898 in the
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region in India. The
Bhanupli–Leh line is expected to become the highest railway track in the world by its completion, overtaking the current record of
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723:. The route was designed in 1900, with construction beginning in 1904 and completed in 1907. The original tracks were built using 30 lb/yd
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region. The
Matheran Hill Railway, a fourth mountain line, has been nominated and is pending approval by the international body.
625:, and was completed in 1903. The Kalka–Shimla Railway joined the Nilgiri and Darjeeling lines as a World Heritage Site in 2008.
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Bazaar. Its ruling gradient is 1:20 (5%), and its tight curves require a speed limit of 20 km/h (12 mph).
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h). The
Nilgiri Mountain Railway was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2005. Initially, the town of
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Railway has 103 tunnels and 864 bridges. Many of the bridges are multi-arched, reminiscent of
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A unique feature of the line, which is still fully operational, is that its oldest and steepest track uses
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are collectively designated as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site under the name Mountain Railways of India. The
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runs between Kalka and Shimla. The railway is 95.66 km (59.44 mi) long, and its gauge is narrow
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and is at an elevation of 2,205 m (7,234 ft) in the foothills of the Himalayas. It became the
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technology. Currently, the line runs for 7.2 km (4.5 mi), up to the foothill station of
413:(now Kolkata) via railway in 1878, while the additional journey to Darjeeling required the use of
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was the final station on the line, but in September 1908 it was extended to Fernhill followed by
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in Sikkim and also link Sikkim with the Indian Railway network. It is planned to be extended to
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The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
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has two different Y-shaped railways, comprising individual rail lines: the
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of British India in 1864, and it also served as the headquarters of the
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1675:"Sivok-Rangpo railway: Soon, travel from Bengal to Sikkim in 2 hrs"
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Kohli, M.S.; Ashwani Lohani (2004). "The Indian Mountain Railway".
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railway and covers a distance of 163 km (101 mi) between
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Important features incorporated in the line include four loops (
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33), which is 1,144 m (3,753 ft) long, connecting
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is a proposed railway line planned to connect the towns of
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under the name "Mountain Railways of India". Two more, the
1349:"Cultural Sites inscribed on UNESCO's World heritage List"
1241:"The Loop, Agony Point, Darjeeling [Hill Railway]"
664:, Gumman, and Dharampur help to attain flatter gradients.
1420:"HP declares Kalka–Shimla railway as 'heritage' property"
953:, a 75 km (47 mi) with "Y" fork connection at
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899:. The line was designated a national project on February
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NMR Nilgiri Mountain Railway:From Life Line to Oblivion
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Srinivasan, Rupa; Manish Tiwari; Sandeep Silas (2006).
1161:. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society. Archived from
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with the rest of the country. The railway starts from
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Our Indian Railway: themes in India's Railway history
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Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
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is 1:33 or 3%, and it features 919 curves, with the
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railways in these regions but may also include some
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Doiwala–Dehradun–Uttarkashi–Maneri Gangotri Railway
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Shivalik Deluxe Express on the Kalka–Shimla Railway
350:World Heritage Site criteria ii and iv, within the
1285:Mountains of India: Tourism, Adventure, Pilgrimage
2249:Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
1870:
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2107:Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana
1712:. Ramsbury, Marlborough, UK: The Crowood Press.
441:. Most trains on the route are still powered by
1991:Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
1970:Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area
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947:Karnaprayag–Saikot–Sonprayag Kedarnath Railway
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486:single-line railway. It connects the town of
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2074:Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
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366:A train on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
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1927:Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara
1797:UNESCO World Heritage Site tentative list
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1188:"History of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway"
1121:. Foundation Books. pp. xxxiv–xxxv.
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1710:Hill Railways of the Indian Subcontinent
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474:A train on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway
406:station, 2,300 m (7,500 ft).
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2157:Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
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546:15, 1908. The system was described by
449:train. The railway is notable for its
1922:Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
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1288:. Indus Publishing. pp. 97–106.
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945:from the Gangotri railway above; the
514:. The ABT system requires the use of
1996:Qutub Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
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879:The Srinagar–Leh line is a proposed
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755:A train on the Kangra Valley Railway
681:A train on the Matheran Hill Railway
2091:Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
1685:from the original on 19 August 2020
1546:from the original on 24 August 2019
498:, which are popularly known as the
378:on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
278:, are collectively designated as a
13:
1655:from the original on July 10, 2021
1243:. British Library Online Gallery.
1233:
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951:Saikot–Joshimath Badrinath Railway
939:Uttarkashi–Palar Yamunotri Railway
181:645 ha (2.49 sq mi)
14:
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1353:India-Mountains railways of India
173:89 ha (0.34 sq mi)
2112:Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
2096:Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
1218:. Darjeeling.net. Archived from
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1302:from the original on 2021-05-08
1247:from the original on 2011-06-04
1194:from the original on 2011-07-17
1097:from the original on 2006-05-03
1058:Centre, UNESCO World Heritage.
1040:from the original on 2006-05-03
1028:Centre, UNESCO World Heritage.
793:The line, which is part of the
439:Northeast Frontier Railway Zone
305:Mountain railways, such as the
290:, are on the tentative list of
255:. The term mainly includes the
2079:Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur
1159:History and A Trip Up the Line
1:
2282:World Heritage Sites in India
2046:Khangchendzonga National Park
1872:World Heritage Sites in India
1483:. Rough Guides. p. 479.
1153:Whittle, Paul; Terry Martin.
1007:
963:Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Railway
867:, and the line from Katra to
801:over the Reond nalah and the
482:is a 46 km (29 mi)
2167:Churches and convents of Goa
2162:Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
1916:Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
1898:Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
1893:Khajuraho Group of Monuments
1778:Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
1426:. 2010-02-21. Archived from
1155:"A Brief History of the DHR"
1091:"Mountain Railways of India"
1030:"Mountain Railways of India"
384:Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
358:Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
327:Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
268:Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
111:Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
7:
2086:Group of Monuments at Hampi
995:
855:, with the summer capital,
548:Guilford Lindsey Molesworth
398:. The route is operated by
292:UNESCO World Heritage Sites
10:
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2287:Mountain railways in India
2261:Mountain Railways of India
2224:Historic City of Ahmadabad
2064:Great Living Chola Temples
1888:Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
1771:UNESCO World Heritage Site
1764:Mountain railways in India
871:may be completed by 2020.
506:. The Nilgiri is the only
280:UNESCO World Heritage Site
249:Mountain railways of India
238:Mountain railways of India
38:Mountain Railways of India
26:UNESCO World Heritage Site
19:Mountain Railways of India
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2239:The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
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1093:. World Heritage:UNESCO.
967:Rishikesh railway station
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609:is the modern capital of
516:special steam locomotives
510:in India, and it uses an
428:) and four 'Z' reverses (
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135:Cultural: (ii), (iv)
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2101:Nilgiri Mountain Railway
2041:Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
1942:Sundarbans National Park
1788:Nilgiri Mountain Railway
1511:"Luxury Trains of India"
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887:station via the town of
837:5 ft 6 in
765:2 ft 6 in
598:2 ft 6 in
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466:Nilgiri Mountain Railway
331:Nilgiri Mountain Railway
296:Nilgiri Mountain Railway
272:Nilgiri Mountain Railway
266:Three of the lines, the
116:Nilgiri Mountain Railway
2187:Hill Forts of Rajasthan
2036:Kaziranga National Park
1830:Chota Char Dham Railway
1818:Other mountain railways
1320:Krishnan, Govind. V.M.
931:Chota Char Dham Railway
569:Coonoor railway station
550:in a report from 1886:
432:). The introduction of
311:Chota Char Dham Railway
300:rack and pinion railway
2229:Jaipur City, Rajasthan
1980:Keoladeo National Park
1651:. September 19, 2016.
1397:Northern Voices Online
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1975:Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
1809:Kangra Valley Railway
1804:Matheran Hill Railway
1681:. 21 September 2019.
1477:Abram, David (2003).
973:of the above system.
924:Qinghai–Tibet railway
817:has a slope of 1:25.
761:Kangra Valley Railway
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747:Kangra Valley Railway
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343:Kangra Valley Railway
339:Matheran Hill Railway
288:Kangra Valley Railway
284:Matheran Hill Railway
2117:Chennakeshava Temple
2069:Airavatesvara Temple
2016:Complexe du Capitole
1985:Kalka–Shimla railway
1825:Jammu–Baramulla line
1783:Kalka–Shimla Railway
1480:Rough guide to India
1326:. krishnantech.net.
827:Jammu–Baramulla line
821:Jammu–Baramulla line
593:Kalka–Shimla Railway
579:Kalka–Shimla Railway
335:Kalka–Shimla Railway
325:Three railways, the
321:World Heritage Sites
307:Jammu–Baramulla line
276:Kalka–Shimla Railway
121:Kalka–Shimla Railway
2122:Hoysaleswara Temple
984:in West Bengal and
961:railway above. The
847:and will travel to
460:World Heritage List
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1937:Sun Temple, Konark
1570:The Times of India
1517:on January 3, 2004
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908:Bhanupli–Leh line
875:Proposed railways
841:Jammu and Kashmir
799:steel arch bridge
315:Bhanupli–Leh line
298:is also the only
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2001:Red Fort Complex
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