UNESCO World Heritage Sites Of Indian Railways
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18 April 2024
Indian Railways, described as the "transport lifeline of the nation", is the fourth largest railway network in the world
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Indian Railways is also the proud owner of four UNESCO accorded World Heritage Sites
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1. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the "Toy Train'', was the first railway in Asia to receive a UNESCO Heritage Tag in 1999
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It connects New Jalpaiguri with Darjeeling, and offers panoramic views of tea gardens, dense forests, and the mighty Kanchenjunga
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2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 7, 2004
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It is an outstanding example of late 19th century railway architecture, characterized by Victoria Gothic Revival and traditional Indian features
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3. Nilgiri Mountain Railway, scaling an elevation of 326 metres to 2,203 metres, got its UNESCO tag in 2005
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It makes its way through beautiful mountains from Ooty to Mettupalayam via Coonoor and offers magnificent views
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3. Kalka-Shimla Railway, is a 96.6-kilometre-long narrow-gauge railway between the mountainous route of Kalka and Shimla
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Accorded a UNESCO tag in 2008, this iconic rail network is known for its stunning views of the Himalayan ranges
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