"Indian Railways bind the economic life of the country as well as accelerates the development of industry and agriculture."

Railways are the most important mode of transport in India due to the following reasons :
(i) Railways are the principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers in India, as they link different parts of the country.
(ii) They carry huge loads and bulky goods to long distances.
(iii) Railways make it possible to conduct multifarious activities like business, sightseeing, pilgrimage along with goods transportation over longer distances.
(iv) Railways have been a great integrating force for the nation, for more than 150 years now.
(v) They have been helpful in binding the economic life of the country and cultural fusion.
(vi) They have accelerated the development of the industry and agriculture