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Download Solution PDFWhich among following Indian railway routes was considered as "Crown Jewel" during British time and also includes the world's highest multi-arch gallery bridge ?
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UPSSSC Junior Assistant Official Paper (Held- On 27 August 2023)
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Option 2 : The Kalka-Shimla Railway
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is The Kalka-Shimla Railway.
Key Points
- Kalka Shimla Hill Railways is one of the most iconic railway routes in India.
- This railway line started in 1903 and it holds the Guinness Book of World Records for offering steepest rise in altitude in the space of 96 kilometres.
- It is a popular tourist attraction.
- The 96 km long narrow gauge track passes through about 102 tunnels, 900 curves, 800 bridges and viaducts.
- Due to its scenic beauty it is also known as the 'crown jewel' of the Indian Railways.
- The maximum height of the track on this route is 2000 m above the sea level.
- It is also a World Heritage site of UNESCO.
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