The most important means of transport in India is the railway system. The railway system developed in India is very systematic.
There has been a revolutionary change in the railway administration after Independence. The different railways have been coordinated into a single system under central control. It has been divided into several units or zones for economic and administrative reasons. This has resulted in great efficiency for the whole system as a means of transport.
Improvements in the condition of railway travelling are also urgently needed. Overcrowding of trains causes great discomfort and inconvenience to the travelling public. Some improvements have been effected, of late, and many more are going to be introduced shortly.