Indian Railways (IR) has one of the largest and busiest rail networks in the world. The Indian Railways rail routes cover the length and breadth of the country transporting 20 million passengers and more than 2 million tonnes of freight daily. The Government of India owns and controls the Indian Railway. The railways system in India is divided into Zones which are further sub divided into divisions. As of 2010, Indian Railway consists of 16 zones and 67 divisions. The India Railway Map given here will help you understand the Railways system in India better.
The Indian Railway network covers 28 states, 3 union territories and some areas of Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The total length of railway line in India is around 63,320 kilometres. There are a total of 6,909 railway stations in India. The Railway Map of India shows the rail routes in India along with all the major Railway Stations. The Indian railways also play a lead role in promoting tourism in India. For this purpose, there are several luxury trains that cover various important tourist destinations across the country