The train is such traffic in India through which it is very easy to go from one city to another and from one state to another. Travelling by train is also cheaper and safer. That's why Indian Railways is considered as life in the country.
We all know that the train started in India during the British period. During the British period, trains used to run only at certain places in India and gradually trains started running in almost every part of the country.
Today, the rail network is present in almost every corner of the country, but do you know that even after 76 years of independence, British rule continues on a railway track in India?
In this article, we are going to tell you about that railway track, on which railway track and why the rule of British rules runs.
Shakuntala Railway Line
It is said that the Indian Railway track which is occupied by the British Government is named 'Shakuntala Railway Line'. For your information, let us tell you that the Shakuntala rail route is present in the Amravati district of Maharashtra state of the country.
Why was the Shakuntala railway line built?
Cotton is said to have been cultivated on a very large scale in the district of Amravati during the medieval period. From this place, cotton was sent to many other cities across the country. From here the work of transporting cotton to Mumbai port is done. In such a situation, the British got the railway track constructed. The length of this track was 189 km. The train used to take around 5-6 hours to travel from Amravati to Mumbai port.
Is the Shakuntala railway track occupied by the British even today?
It is said that even after so many years of independence, this railway track is under the control of the British. However, some people believe that the British occupation is wrong. After independence, India took control of this track. It is said that in the medieval period, a train with about 5 coaches used to run on this track.
Does India have to pay a royalty for Shakuntala Trek?
Many people believe that even after many years of independence, India had to pay a royalty for the Shakuntala trek. On the other hand, some people believe that after getting independence from the British, India did not have to pay any such royalty. According to the news, India had to pay more than 1 crore rupees in a year to the British government for this track.
Shakuntala train has been stopped many times
It is said that the Shakuntala Express train running on the Shakuntala track was closed for the first time in the year 2014. The second one was closed in 2016. According to reports, this track has not been repaired for many years.
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