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This is a humourous and well-written account of Bill Aitken's experiences of Indian Railways, covering every imaginable aspect of the railways' history and current practice, from station bookshops and ministry bureaucracy to locomotive types and the workings of the various gauges. Packed with interesting anecdote, the book focuses on the experiences of the Indian Railways' passenger. Butmore than just a travelogue, the book also looks at the technical aspects of railway administration, the effects of the railways upon Indian culture, and their vital contribution to the economy.Aitken, Bill is the author of 'Exploring Indian Railways', published 1994 under ISBN 9780195631098 and ISBN 0195631099.
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