What is the total route length of the Indian Railways (as of March 2020)?

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The correct answer is 67,956 km.Key Points

Indian Railways is one of the largest railway networks in the world and connects almost all parts of India through its extensive network of tracks.
As of March 2020, the total route length of the Indian Railways is 67,956 km, which includes both broad gauge and meter gauge tracks.
The Indian Railways has 18 zones and more than 7,000 stations, making it an integral part of the country's transportation infrastructure.
The Indian Railways also operates several luxury and tourist trains, such as the Palace on Wheels and the Maharaja Express, which offer a unique and memorable travel experience to passengers.

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The first opulent tourist train in India is called The Palace on Wheels.
- In an effort to boost tourism in Rajasthan, the Indian Railways and the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation jointly launched it.
- In 1982, the train was introduced.
- Heritage Palace on Wheels is the new name for the train.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is the owner and operator of the opulent tourist train known as the Maharajas' Express.
- Between October and April, it operates four routes through North-West and Central India, with a primary focus on Rajasthan.