with him coronavirus Pandemic, the travel industry has certainly faced its greatest lull. Indian Rail One of its victims can be considered as the pandemic keeps most of us at home. However, if one cannot travel in trains, one can certainly read about them from a wide selection of books.
Let us take a look at ten books that can help you understand how the Indian Railways works and what memories it has created for some authors.
Ruskin Bond. by Indian Railways Stories
In this compilation of 18 short stories, readers will get to see the Indian Railways through the eyes of a writer from Uttarakhand. Bond paints a nostalgic picture of the Indian Railways as he takes readers on a journey that spans pre-independence India and post-independence India. The second part of the book has stories from authors like Khushwant Singh, and Satyajit Ray and will surely impress you.
Indian Railways: The Weaving of a National Tapestry by Vivek Debroy and Sanjay Chadha
This book gives its readers an idea of how Indian Railways became one of the most trusted forms of transport across the country.
A Brief History of Indian Railways by Rajendra B. Aklekar
As the name suggests the book will give a glimpse into the trials and tribulations faced by the British officers as they introduced railways in the country.
Railways and Raj Christian Wolmar. By
Another book showing the origins of the Indian Railways during the British colonial rule in the country, this book by British journalist Vollmer shows how this form of transport has evolved over the years.
Halt Station India: The Dramatic Tale of the Nation’s First Rail Lines by Rajendra B. aklekar
In this deeply researched book, readers will get to read about the Mumbai Railway and how it became a lifeline for commuters in the city.
The Great Indian Railway: A Cultural Biography by Arup Chatterjee
How did the introduction of trains bring about a cultural change in the country, if this is the question in your mind then this book is your answer.
Railways in Modern India by Robert Varadyo
The book is a collection of essays written by prominent historical figures such as Karl Marx, MK Gandhi, and others, who wrote about the introduction of railways in the country.
Railway Laws of India: Indian Law Series by Shubham Sinha
This book deals with legal matters related to Indian Railways and can be of use to those who want to work in the industry.
India’s Disappearing Railway: A Photographic Journey by Angus McDonald
The book is a photo-essay that features Indian trains as the main characters.
Discovery of Indian Railways by William McKay Aitken
This book will turn you into a fan of the Indian Railways as Atiken tells of its journey through the country.
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