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SMALLEST
STEAM ENGINE

The smallest steam engine
'Baby Sivok' built in 1881 is
now displayed at India's
highest railway station
(Ghum Station), giving
tourists a solid connection
with the rich heritage of the
railways.

709.5 46% FARE
DISCOUNT FOR
EVERY PASSENGER

crore passengers Railways give a 46%
have traveled in subsidy on fares to all
reserved class and passengers. According to
6,863 crore passengers Indian Railways, a subsidy
in unreserved class of Rs 56,993 crore was
between 2013-14 and given on passenger tickets
2023-24. in 2022-23. This is equal
to an average subsidy of
46% given to every person
traveling by train. For easy
HERITAGE understanding, it can
also be said- if the cost of
RAILWAY STATION providing the service is Rs
100, then the price of the
Kashi Railway Station, built in ticket is Rs 54.
the year 1882 under Northern
Railway, has been included
in the list of heritage railway
stations.

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