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Write about the significance of Indian Railways.

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1. Indian Railway system is the main artery of the country’s inland transport. 

2. Indian Railway network is the largest in Asia and second largest in the world. 

3. Railways are considered as the back bone of the surface transport system of India. 

4. Significances: It caters to the needs of large scale movement of traffic both for freight and passengers, there by contributing to economic growth.

5. It promotes trade, tourism, education etc. 

6. It promotes national integration by bringing people together. 

7. Railways help in the commercialization of the agricultural sector by facilitating the quick movements of perishable goods.

8. It provides invaluable service by transporting raw materials to industries and finished goods to market.

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