Publisher's Synopsis
This is a humorous account of the author's travels on 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 gauge types. The focus of the book is the experiences of the Indian Railways' passenger. However, the book is not just a travelogue, but also examines the technical aspects of railway administration, the effects of the railways upon Indian culture, and their vital contribution to the economy.
