8. Konkan Railway, Maharashtra–Goa–Karnataka | This 741-km railway route along India’s western coastline is an engineering masterpiece. With over 90 tunnels and 2,000 bridges, it overcame extreme terrain and now offers travellers some of the most scenic train journeys in the world.
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CNBC TV1806/12/2025

Vivek Express: India's longest train, 4,189 km, 9 states, 75 hours

  • Vivek Express is India's longest train route, covering 4,189 km in 75 hours.
  • It connects Dibrugarh (Assam) to Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu), crossing 9 states.
  • The train makes 57 scheduled stops, offering diverse cultural and scenic experiences.
  • A video showcasing a virtual route of the Vivek Express recently went viral.
  • Launched in 2013, it commemorates Swami Vivekananda's 150th birth anniversary.

Why It Matters: This train journey connects India's vast geography and cultures.

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