Exploring Indian Railways

by Bill Aitken

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.

Genres: India, Travel

292 pages, Hardcover

First published October 27, 1994

About the author

William McKay Aitken was a British-born Indian travel writer and mountain lover from Scotland. He was the author of a number of books about India, its mountains, rivers and its steam trains.

Reviews

[Aradhita · Rating 1 out of 5]

Felt like a colonial propaganda handbook. Thanks but no thanks. Would have given this 0 stars if possible

[gramakri · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book devotes much space to the bureaucracy and politics prevailing in Indian Railways around the time the book was written. Though in bits and pieces some interesting information is available, by and large I found this book rather boring and outdated.
I rather keep this review short and not waste too much time writing about the book which I wish I had not read at all.